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Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S620 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 5 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S620 matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony TF1

 S620 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S620

 TF1 S620 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony TF1

 S620 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S620 and the TF1.

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and TF1.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather sealing
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $37 $266