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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S3300 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed at a similar time to the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3300 matches up against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W620

 S3300 W620 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S3300

 W620 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W620

 S3300 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the W620.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and W620.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Sony W620
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $102