Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Old Model is Sony RX100
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
(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
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 II and Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RX100 II was released 18 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX100 II scores vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony W620
RX100 II | W620 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony RX100 II
W620 | RX100 II |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony W620
RX100 II | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony RX100 II and Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II vs the W620.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 II and W620.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281g (0.62 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $598 | $102 |