Sony HX99 vs Sony W620

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX99 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX99 (18MP) and W620 (14MP) and the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and W620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The HX99 was released 6 years after the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX99 scores vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX99 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX99 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX99 and Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX99 and the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX99 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX99 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX99 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX99 should have a benefit in sensor tech.