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Sony W620 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Sony W620
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A57
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Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony W620 versus Sony A55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the W620 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The W620 was manufactured 17 months later than the A55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W620 matches up versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A55

 W620 A55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony W620

 A55 W620 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W620 and Sony A55

 W620 A55 
Touch display No Touch display

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony W620 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Sony W620 versus Sony A55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W620 versus the A55.

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W620 and A55.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The W620 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A55 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher W620 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
Sony A55 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A55 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
low battery life (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W620 Travel photography factors
Sony A55 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W620 Landscape photography info
Sony A55 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (380 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W620
Vlogging with Sony A55
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Sony W620 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W620 and Sony A55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 Sony SLT-A55
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $102 $800