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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years after the W620 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS matches up against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX730 HS W620 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SX730 HS

          

          

            
 W620 SX730 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony W620

          

          

            
 SX730 HS W620 
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the W620.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and W620.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
48
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (300g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 lighter than competition in class (116g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
48
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
32
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
72
 lighter than competitors (300 grams)
 has bluetooth
 decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Sony W620
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (300g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no mic port
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W620 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) 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
Launch pricing $399 $102