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Sony HX30V vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX30V and Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was launched 2 months later than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX30V scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony W620

 HX30V W620 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX30V

 W620 HX30V 

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony W620

 HX30V W620 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX30V and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX30V against the W620.

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX30V and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX30V Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX30V
Vlogging with Sony W620
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony HX30V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-28 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 254g (0.56 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 320 pictures 220 pictures
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 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
Launch price $420 $102