Nikon A900 vs Sony W620
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Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(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

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon A900 vs Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A900 was released 4 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A900 scores versus the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony W620
A900 | W620 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 51 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon A900
W620 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony W620
A900 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 and the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and W620.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher A900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-23 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $102 |