Sony A7 III vs Sony W620
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched February 2018
- Old Model is Sony A7 II
- Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A7 III and Sony W620, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A7 III was released 6 years after the W620 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 III scores versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony W620
A7 III | W620 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 75 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A7 III
W620 | A7 III |
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Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony W620
A7 III | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7 III and Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 III and the W620.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 III and W620.
Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A7 III provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-02-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $1,998 | $102 |