Sony HX100V vs Sony W620

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").

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.