Canon 1D X III vs Sony W620

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D X III vs Sony W620, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was revealed 8 years later than the W620 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D X III scores versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X III enjoys exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1D X III vs the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and W620 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and W620.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D X III will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1D X III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.