Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W370

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.