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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and W620 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years later than the W620 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony W620

 SX720 HS W620 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX720 HS

 W620 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W620

 SX720 HS W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the W620.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and W620.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Sony W620
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (116g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 250 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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