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Nikon S620 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S620 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced within a month of the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S620 scores versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W220

 S620 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Nikon S620

 W220 S620 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W220

 S620 W220 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 features outside 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) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 compared to the W220.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and W220.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Sony W220
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Sony W220
62
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony W220
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $37 $160