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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 7 years later than the W620 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1000 scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W620

 A1000 W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2012More recent by 86 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon A1000

 W620 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W620

 A1000 W620 

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1000 compared to the W620.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
72
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
72
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $477 $102