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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released May 2016
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX620 HS versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years after the WX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX620 HS grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX5

 SX620 HS WX5 
LaunchedMay 2016July 2010More modern by 72 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WX5 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX5

 SX620 HS WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior 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) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WX5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Sony WX5
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2010-07-08
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $250