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Sony HX300 vs Sony W620

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX300 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony W620

 HX300 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX300

 W620 HX300 

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony W620

 HX300 W620 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX300
Portrait photography with Sony W620
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX300 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (623g)
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX300
Sports photography with Sony W620
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX300
Travel photography with Sony W620
54
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (623 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (116g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX300
Vlogging with Sony W620
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (623 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony HX300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-20 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 623 grams (1.37 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $339 $102