Nikon S620 vs Sony S950
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S620 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S620 was manufactured very close to the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S620 grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony S950
S620 | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S620
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony S950
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 features external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 versus the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S950.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S620 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

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Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $37 | $130 |