Sony HX9V vs Sony W620
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Launched January 2012
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Below is a extended assessment of the Sony HX9V versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX9V was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX9V matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W620
| HX9V | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony HX9V
| W620 | HX9V |
|---|
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W620
| HX9V | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX9V vs the W620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and W620.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX9V to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | BIONZ | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $328 | $102 |