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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W620

 S6000 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S6000

 W620 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W620

 S6000 W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Sony W620
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Sony W620
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony 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