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Sony W320 vs Sony W620

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W620
(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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony W320 and Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W320 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W320 grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W620

 W320 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W320

 W620 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W620

 W320 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W320 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W320 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W320 vs the W620.

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W320 and W620.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older W320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W320
Street photography with Sony W620
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony W620
26
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W320
Landscape photography with Sony W620
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W320
Vlogging with Sony W620
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony W320 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $269 $102