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Sony HX400V vs Sony W620

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W620

 HX400V W620 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX400V

 W620 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W620

 HX400V W620 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (660 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (660g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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