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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Comparison

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Canon SX620 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the SX620 HS and the WX500, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Canon and Sony. Canon SX620 HS was introduced to the market in May 2016 and Sony WX500 was launched in April 2015. There is 13 months difference between SX620 HS and WX500 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SX620 HS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-05-10
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2.5fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 182g. 97 x 57 x 28 mm

Sony WX500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-04-14
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 236g. 102 x 58 x 36 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX620 HS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP 11% more pixels
Weight
182 g vs 236 g 54 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
3.20 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 over Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 2.5fps 7.5 fps faster
Battery Life
360 shots vs 295 shots 65 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 625mm 95 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 25× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
6.40 vs 6.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.4m vs 4.0m 1.4m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 18 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 921k dots High resolution screens
Focal Length - Tele
625mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX620 HS has external dimensions of 97 x 57 x 28 mm (3.81 x 2.24 x 1.1″) and weighs 182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz) (including batteries). Sony WX500 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and the Sony WX500. Canon SX620 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Sony WX500.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon SX620 HS and the Sony WX500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon SX620 HS and the Sony WX500 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX620 HS is significantly lighter (54g ) than the Sony WX500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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SX620 HS
WX500
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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SX620 HS
WX500
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Sony WX500 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX620 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to WX500.


Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500: Sensor Comparison

Canon SX620 HS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor. On the other hand, Sony WX500 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the SX620 HS and WX500 sensor size comparison.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 Cameras


Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX620 HS features a 25-625 mm F3.2-6.6 25× zoom lens whereas Sony WX500 features a 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 30× zoom lens.

Sony WX500 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX620 HS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.20, Canon SX620 HS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony WX500 has 95mm longer reach than the Canon SX620 HS. At f6.40, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
WX500
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
WX500
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
WX500
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX620 HS
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX620 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony WX500 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX620 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony WX500 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon SX620 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony WX500 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
625 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.5fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 295 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.60
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Canon SX620 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony WX500 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
182g
25.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
236g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Canon SX620 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony WX500 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sony WX500: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX620 HS and Sony WX500 scores compare:

Canon SX620 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #159 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Sony WX500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #86 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #582 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Sony WX500 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX620 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon SX620 HS
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Sony WX500 vs Canon SX620 HS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Brand Canon Sony
Announced 2016-05-10 2015-04-14
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-625 mm (25×) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.6 F3.5-6.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 182g 236g
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm 102 x 58 x 36mm
Battery Life 295 shots 360 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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