Sony W620 vs Sony WX30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Sony W620 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.