Sony W620 vs Sony WX70
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W620 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W620 was announced at a similar time to the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W620 scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX70
W620 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W620
WX70 | W620 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX70
W620 | WX70 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W620 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the W620 versus the WX70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W620 and WX70.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.
Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 240 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $102 | $242 |