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Sony W620 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony W620 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W620 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the W620 scores versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W800

 W620 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W620

 W800 W620 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony W800

 W620 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W620 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W620 and the W800.

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W620 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W620 and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W620 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 116g (0.26 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $102 $90