Sony W560 vs Sony W620
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96 Imaging
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Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Sony W560 and Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe W560 was released 12 months before the W620 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W560 scores against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W560 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W620
W560 | W620 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W560
W620 | W560 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W620
W560 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W560 has physical 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 proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Sony W560 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the W560 and the W620.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and W620.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W560 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sony W560 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 110g (0.24 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
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 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 media | 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 | Single |
Retail price | $139 | $102 |