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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
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
  • Released January 2012
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W620

 S3500 W620 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S3500

 W620 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W620

 S3500 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Sony W620
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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