Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 4 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX620 HS grades against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and WX70.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.