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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 4 years after the TX200V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX620 HS scores versus the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony TX200V

 SX620 HS TX200V 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2012Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX620 HS

 TX200V SX620 HS 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony TX200V

 SX620 HS TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS against the TX200V.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Sony TX200V Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Sony TX200V Travel photography info
71
lighter than average (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $500