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Sony HX10V vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony HX10V versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was manufactured 2 months later than the W620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX10V matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W620

 HX10V W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX10V

 W620 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W620

 HX10V W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX10V compared to the W620.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX10V and W620.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX10V
Vlogging with Sony W620
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 320 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/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 One One
Cost at launch $616 $102