Nikon S620 vs Sony H55
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Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony H55
S620 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S620
H55 | S620 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony H55
S620 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |