Nikon S620 vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S620 vs Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 4 years earlier than the S9300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S620 matches up vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S620 vs Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 compared to the S9300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and S9300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind in sensor tech.