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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released May 2016
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX50

 SX620 HS WX50 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2012More recent by 53 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WX50 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX50

 SX620 HS WX50 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Sony WX50
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX50
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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