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Sony W620 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Sony W620 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W620 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W620 grades versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX30

 W620 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W620

 WX30 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX30

 W620 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony W620 has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W620 against the WX30.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W620 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W620 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W620
Travel photography with Sony WX30
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W620
Vlogging with Sony WX30
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $102 $259