Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 ×
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberWX500SX620 HS
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20152016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10297
Width (mm)3628
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)236182
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX610 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)18.220.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)107.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audioMP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0025.00 - 625.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 123.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3025
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only)Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*Auto, ISO 80 - 3200 (P mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool white
  • fluorescent day white
  • fluorescent daylight
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • shade
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night PortraitCreative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)Auto ISO: 50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390295
Battery life, video (minutes)-65
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or white.Available in black, red and silver.



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