Sony HX50V vs Sony W620

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony HX50V and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was introduced 16 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HX50V scores vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HX50V against the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX50V and W620.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher HX50V provides a benefit in sensor innovation.