Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony H50
SX620 HS | H50 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 90 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX620 HS
H50 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H50
SX620 HS | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and H50.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lb) | 547g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $279 | $80 |