Sony RX100 vs Sony W620
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- New Model is Sony RX100 II
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX100 and Sony W620, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) and the RX100 (1") and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX100 was introduced 8 months after the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 matches up against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony W620
RX100 | W620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony RX100
W620 | RX100 |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony W620
RX100 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 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 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 compared to the W620.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and W620.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-28 | 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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $448 | $102 |