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Sony W370 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony W370 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W370 was launched 24 months earlier than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the W370 scores vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W620

 W370 W620 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W370

 W620 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W620

 W370 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W370 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W370 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 differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W370 vs the W620.

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W370 and W620.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older W370 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W620
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W620
37
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony W370 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $102