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Sony W610 vs Sony W620

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 W610 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony W610 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W610 was introduced within a month of the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W610 grades versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W620

 W610 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W610

 W620 W610 

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony W620

 W610 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W610 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing 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 W610 vs Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W610 versus the W620.

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W610 and W620.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Sony W610 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $102