Nikon S620 vs Sony W610
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S620 grades against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W610
| S620 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S620
| W610 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W610
| S620 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S620 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 vs the W610.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and W610.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| 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/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Style 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $37 | $200 |