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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 4 years before the HX10V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S620 scores versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony HX10V

 S620 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S620

 HX10V S620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony HX10V

 S620 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys physical 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 vs the HX10V.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (234g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $37 $616