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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched May 2016
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 3 months later than the HX80 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony HX80

 SX620 HS HX80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SX620 HS

 HX80 SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX80

 SX620 HS HX80 
ReleasedMay 2016March 2016Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the HX80.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and HX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Sony HX80 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (390 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery (390 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
50
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX80
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-05-10 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $368