Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620
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![Sony Alpha NEX-5 front Sony Alpha NEX-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5/Sony-NEX-5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620/Sony-W620-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
(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
- Released January 2012
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The NEX-5 was brought out 19 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-5 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W620
NEX-5 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony NEX-5
W620 | NEX-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W620
NEX-5 | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 versus the W620.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and W620.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $599 | $102 |