Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX620 HS scores against the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS and the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.