Sony HX80 vs Sony W620
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
(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
Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Sony HX80 vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX80 was launched 4 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX80 matches up versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W620
HX80 | W620 | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX80
W620 | HX80 |
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Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W620
HX80 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX80 compared to the W620.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX80 and W620.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern HX80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-03-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | 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 | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | 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 | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $368 | $102 |