Sony A550 vs Sony W620

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A550 and Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar but the A550 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The A550 was introduced 3 years before the W620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A550 matches up vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A550 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A550 and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A550 compared to the W620.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A550 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and W620.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The A550 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older A550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.