Leica C vs Sony W620

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica C vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the C (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was launched 21 months after the W620 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the C grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica C has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the C compared to the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and W620.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W620 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger C will have an advantage in sensor innovation.