Canon PowerShot SX620 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Full HD video
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
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Sony · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 are both fixed-lens pocket compacts built for simple point-and-shoot photography. The Canon arrived in 2016, two years after the 2014 Sony. In size and weight the Sony is the easier camera to slip into a pocket, at 21 mm deep and 111 g against the Canon's 28 mm and 182 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
May 11, 2016 | January 14, 2014 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 97 x 57 x 28 mm | 97 x 56 x 21 mm |
| Camera weight | 182 g | 111 g |
| Optics | 54/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe SX620 HS is the stronger choice for moving subjects. It focuses with 9 points against a single point on the W810, shoots continuously at 2.5 fps rather than 1 fps, and offers a shorter 1/2000 second maximum exposure for freezing motion in daylight. For children, pets or sports, those three advantages work together. Resolution is a shared strength: both record 20 MP images on a 1/2.3-inch sensor, giving the same pixel count for cropping or prints. Their native ISO range of 80 to 3200 also matches, though the Canon uses a CMOS sensor and the Sony a CCD. Neither camera has a viewfinder, so every shot is framed on the rear screen. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
2.5 fps045 | 1 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 4+ | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
32003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 150080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 43/100 | 34/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Canon is the camera for video you plan to watch on a TV, recording up to Full HD where the Sony stops at Standard HD. Both also record at up to 30 fps, so motion looks natural from either camera, while the Canon captures more image detail. The Canon writes MPEG-4 and MOV files, the Sony MPEG4 and AVI. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  Standard HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG4, AVI |
| Features | 41/100 | 47/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Canon's rear screen is far better for framing shots and checking focus, a 3-inch 922,000-dot LCD against the Sony's 2.7-inch 230,000-dot display. That sharper, larger view makes a genuine difference to everyday shooting and playback. The Sony counters with Bluetooth, giving it a low-power wireless link to a phone. Both offer Wi-Fi for transferring photos, tilting screens for waist-level shots and self portraits, live view and a built-in flash. Neither has GPS, so neither can geotag your travel photos automatically. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9220001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 13/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryUSB charging makes the Canon the easier camera to keep powered away from home. A power bank or laptop can top it up without a separate charger, and its NB-13L battery is rated for 295 shots against 200 for the Sony's NP-BN. The Sony offers broader card compatibility, accepting Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo media alongside SD, SDHC and SDXC, which matters if you already own Sony cards. Both cameras use a single card slot, so neither can write a backup copy. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-13L | NP-BN |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 200 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most buyers the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS is the better purchase. It focuses with 9 points instead of one, records Full HD video and offers USB charging with a longer-rated battery. Those advantages suit families, travellers and anyone shooting unpredictable subjects.
Choose the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 when the smallest and lightest camera is the priority. It is 71 g lighter and slimmer, at 21 mm deep against the Canon's 28 mm, and its Bluetooth adds an easy phone link. Beyond pocketability, the Canon's advantages cover autofocus, video, screen and battery.