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Sony HX5 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony HX5 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX5 was introduced 19 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX5 grades against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W620

 HX5 W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX5

 W620 HX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W620

 HX5 W620 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX5 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX5 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX5 vs the W620.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and W620.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W620 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX5
Portrait photography with Sony W620
19
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX5
Sports photography with Sony W620
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 200g (0.44 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $102