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Sony A850 vs Sony W620

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A850 versus Sony W620, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A850 was introduced 21 months earlier than the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A850 matches up versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W620

 A850 W620 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A850

 W620 A850 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2010Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony W620

 A850 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A850 has got external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony A850 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A850 versus the W620.

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and W620 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and W620.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A850 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will offer you extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A850
Portrait photography with Sony W620
72
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A850
Sports photography with Sony W620
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
55
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no liveview feature
does not have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A850
Vlogging with Sony W620
9
no video recording
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony A850 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 pictures 220 pictures
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
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $0 $102