Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W620

Let's look closer at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W620, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was introduced 6 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 VA matches up versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VA and the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.