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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 5 years after the W510 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS grades against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony W510

 SX620 HS W510 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2011Newer by 66 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon SX620 HS

 W510 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony W510

 SX620 HS W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the W510.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and W510.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony W510
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-05-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $99