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Sony W530 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
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Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony W530 versus Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W530 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W530 matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W620

 W530 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W530

 W620 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W620

 W530 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W530 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W530 compared to the W620.

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W530 and W620.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Sony W530 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 113 gr (0.25 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $269 $102