Canon SX620 HS vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was launched 2 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores versus the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and RX100 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX620 HS provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.