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Sony HX80 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W620

 HX80 W620 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2012More recent by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX80

 W620 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W620

 HX80 W620 
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).

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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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
76
great battery power (390 shots)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX80
Landscape photography with Sony W620
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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