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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
  • Released May 2016
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 4 years after the HX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS scores against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony HX100V

 SX620 HS HX100V 
RevealedMay 2016October 2011Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX620 HS

 HX100V SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX100V

 SX620 HS HX100V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS against the HX100V.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and HX100V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
71
lighter than competitors (182g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
25
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX100V
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $429