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Sony RX1 vs Sony W620

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony RX1 vs Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was manufactured 14 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RX1 grades against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W620

 RX1 W620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony RX1

 W620 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W620

 RX1 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1 against the W620.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and W620 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1 and W620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher RX1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony W620
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-19 2012-01-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,798 $102