Sony HX400V vs Sony W620
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony HX400V and Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX400V was announced 2 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX400V matches up against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W620
HX400V | W620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 26 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX400V
W620 | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W620
HX400V | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V has external measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX400V and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX400V versus the W620.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and W620.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HX400V should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 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 | 300 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $448 | $102 |