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Sony HX7V vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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 HX7V vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX7V and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was brought out 5 months earlier than the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX7V scores versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W620

 HX7V W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX7V

 W620 HX7V 

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W620

 HX7V W620 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX7V compared to the W620.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX7V and W620.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX7V to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony W620
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine LCD 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 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 116 gr (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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 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 Single Single
Retail price $499 $102