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Nikon S620 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony S950

 S620 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S620

 S950 S620 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony S950

 S620 S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Sony S950
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
no video recording
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Nikon S620 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony S950
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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