Sony HX200V vs Sony W620
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- New Model is Sony HX300
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX200V versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX200V was unveiled 5 months after the W620 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX200V matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W620
HX200V | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX200V
W620 | HX200V |
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Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W620
HX200V | W620 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V has got external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX200V versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HX200V vs the W620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W620 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and W620.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-11 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | 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 | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583g (1.29 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | 450 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $480 | $102 |