Clicky

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony W620 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The W620 was launched 13 months later than the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W620 matches up vs the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX10

 W620 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W620

 WX10 W620 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX10

 W620 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W620 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W620 vs the WX10.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W620 and WX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher W620 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
32
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Sony W620 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (116g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
Photography Glossary

Sony W620 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BG1
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, 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 1 1
Retail price $102 $200