Sony W620 vs Sony WX50
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony W620 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W620 was brought out within a month of the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the W620 scores versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX50
W620 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W620
WX50 | W620 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX50
W620 | WX50 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W620 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony W620 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W620 against the WX50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W620 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W620 and WX50.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 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 (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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | ||
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $102 | $250 |