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Sony A450 vs Sony W620

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W620
(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
Photography Glossary

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A450 vs Sony W620, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close but the A450 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was released 24 months earlier than the W620 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A450 scores against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony W620

 A450 W620 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A450

 W620 A450 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony W620

 A450 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A450 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony A450 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 vs the W620.

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and W620 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and W620.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The A450 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged A450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7")
no Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony A450 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick 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 1 1
Launch pricing $1,241 $102