Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX30
SX620 HS | WX30 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 59 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SX620 HS
WX30 | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX30
SX620 HS | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |