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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years after the WX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS scores vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX30

 SX620 HS WX30 
AnnouncedMay 2016July 2011Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WX30 SX620 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX30

 SX620 HS WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the WX30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $259