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Sony HX100V vs Sony W620

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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
  • Released January 2012
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony HX100V versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX100V was released 2 months prior to the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HX100V scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W620

 HX100V W620 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX100V

 W620 HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W620

 HX100V W620 
ReleasedOctober 2011January 2012Same age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX100V enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX100V versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX100V compared to the W620.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and W620 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and W620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (577g)
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (577 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-10-21 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 grams (1.27 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $102