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Nikon S620 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S620 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 11 months earlier than the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S620 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S620 matches up against the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W350

 S620 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S620

 W350 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W350

 S620 W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 has 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 against the W350.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and W350.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Sony W350
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Sony W350
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Sony W350
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Sony W350
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $37 $200