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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony H70

 SX620 HS H70 
RevealedMay 2016January 2011Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX620 HS

 H70 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony H70

 SX620 HS H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS vs the H70.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and H70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Sony H70
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Sony H70
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $199