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Nikon S30 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S30 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and W620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was released very close to the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S30 scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W620

 S30 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S30

 W620 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W620

 S30 W620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 features outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 vs the W620.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and W620.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony W620 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (214g)
56
lighter than others (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
52
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
26
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Sony W620
23
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 214 grams (0.47 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" 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 240 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 $119 $102