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Nikon S620 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S620 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed about the same time to the H50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 grades against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony H50

 S620 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S620

 H50 S620 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony H50

 S620 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S620 and the H50.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S620 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
43
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (547g)
low resolution (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Sony H50
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $37 $80