Sony W620 vs Sony WX80

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony W620 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W620 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W620 scores vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W620 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony W620 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W620 versus the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W620 and WX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older W620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.