Canon SX620 HS vs Sony W550

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 4 years later than the W550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS grades vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and W550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.