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Sony W620 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W620
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony WX70

 W620 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W620

 WX70 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony WX70

 W620 WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W620
Street photography with Sony WX70
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Sony W620 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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