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Sony A9 vs Sony W620

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony A9 versus Sony W620, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A9 was manufactured 5 years after the W620 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A9 scores vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony W620

 A9 W620 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 65 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A9

 W620 A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony W620

 A9 W620 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony A9 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A9 vs the W620.

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and W620 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and W620.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (650 shots)
two card slots
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Sony A9 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-19 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 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
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $4,498 $102