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Sony HX50V vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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
  • Released January 2012
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony W620

 HX50V W620 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX50V

 W620 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony W620

 HX50V W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX50V
Street photography with Sony W620
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony W620
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272g (0.60 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $439 $102