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Nikon S620 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S620 was released 16 months earlier than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S620 scores versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony H55

 S620 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S620

 H55 S620 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony H55

 S620 H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 provides external 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 H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S620 versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S620 versus the H55.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and H55.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Sony H55
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (120g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Sony H55
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $37 $235