Sony HX350 vs Sony W620

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony HX350 vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was launched 5 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX350 scores against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX350 compared to the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX350 and W620.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern HX350 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.