Sony W620 vs Sony WX350

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony W620 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W620 was released 3 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W620 matches up versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W620 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W620 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W620 compared to the WX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W620 and WX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W620 will be behind in sensor tech.