Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 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
- Launched February 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony TF1
S620 | TF1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S620
TF1 | S620 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony TF1
S620 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 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).
Check the Nikon S620 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S620 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |