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Nikon A900 vs Sony W620

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony W620

 A900 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon A900

 W620 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony W620

 A900 W620 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Sony W620
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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