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Sony W620 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX350

 W620 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony W620

 WX350 W620 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX350

 W620 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Sony W620 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W620
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W620
Sports photography with Sony WX350
32
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 116g (0.26 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $102 $270