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Nikon S620 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was released 11 months before the W370 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S620 matches up against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W370

 S620 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Nikon S620

 W370 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W370

 S620 W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has external measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 versus the W370.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and W370.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Sony W370
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Sony W370 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (120g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Sony W370
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony W370
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $37 $230