Sony TX1 vs Sony W620

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony TX1 versus Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The TX1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W620 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TX1 matches up against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX1 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX1 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TX1 against the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.