Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620
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37 Features
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
(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
- Announced January 2012
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Here is a thorough review of the Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6000 was introduced 23 months earlier than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S6000 matches up against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W620
| S6000 | W620 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S6000
| W620 | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W620
| S6000 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 vs the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and W620.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $300 | $102 |