Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and HX50V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX620 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.