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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched May 2016
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 3 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sony WX80

 SX620 HS WX80 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WX80 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX80

 SX620 HS WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS against the WX80.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and WX80.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Sony WX80
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Launch pricing $279 $276