Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L20 was revealed at a similar time to the S620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L20 grades against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S620
L20 | S620 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon L20
S620 | L20 |
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Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S620
L20 | S620 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has got external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L20 and the S620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and S620.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S620 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $37 |