Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 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
- Released May 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX50
SX620 HS | WX50 | |||
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Launched | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 53 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SX620 HS
WX50 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX50
SX620 HS | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and WX50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-05-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lbs) | 117 grams (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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Cost at release | $279 | $250 |