Nikon S30 vs Sony W620
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W620
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S30
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W620
S30 | W620 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Nikon S30 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |