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Sony W550 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W550 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony W550 versus Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W550 was released 5 months prior to the W620 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W550 scores vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W620

 W550 W620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W550

 W620 W550 

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony W620

 W550 W620 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W550 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the W550 and the W620.

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W550 and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W550
Sports photography with Sony W620
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W550 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W550 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Sony W550 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-24 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Type of battery - 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
Type of storage 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
Storage slots - Single
Pricing at release $119 $102