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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was introduced 14 months after the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony HX90V

 SX620 HS HX90V 
RevealedMay 2016April 2015Newer by 14 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SX620 HS

 HX90V SX620 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX90V

 SX620 HS HX90V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the HX90V.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and HX90V.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
75
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 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 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $440