Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX20V

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS scores against the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides external 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and HX20V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.