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Nikon S620 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 3 months prior to the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S620 grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony H20

 S620 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S620

 H20 S620 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony H20

 S620 H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 vs the H20.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and H20.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S620 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (250g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Sony H20
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $37 $249