Sony HX80 vs Sony W620

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.

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.

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.

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.