Sony W620 vs Sony WX500

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony W620 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W620 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W620 scores versus the WX500 for 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-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Sony W620 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony W620 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W620 versus the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W620 and WX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older W620 will be behind in sensor innovation.