Sony W620 vs Sony ZV-1

In this article, we are comparing the Sony W620 and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the W620 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the W620 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The W620 was brought out 9 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W620 matches up versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W620 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W620 has got external dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Sony W620 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the W620 and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W620 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W620 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W620 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.