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Sony W620 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony W620 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W620 was brought out about the same time to the WX150 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W620 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX150

 W620 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W620

 WX150 W620 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX150

 W620 WX150 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W620 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony W620 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W620 against the WX150.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W620 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W620 and WX150.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W620
Travel photography with Sony WX150
68
lighter than average in class (116g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery 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
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $102 $300