Sony HX300 vs Sony W620

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX300 versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was revealed 14 months later than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX300 matches up against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX300 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX300 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX300 vs the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer HX300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.