Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
(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
- Released January 2012

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3500 was brought out 14 months later than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3500 matches up versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W620
S3500 | W620 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S3500
W620 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W620
S3500 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 and the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and W620.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S3500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 220 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $85 | $102 |