Nikon S620 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S620 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S620 was released 4 years earlier than the VS20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S620 grades against the VS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax VS20
| S620 | VS20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon S620
| VS20 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax VS20
| S620 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 features physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 vs the VS20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and VS20.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $37 | $106 |