Sony RX100 II vs Sony W620

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.