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Nikon S620 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S620 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S620 matches up versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W620

 S620 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S620

 W620 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W620

 S620 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S620 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 and the W620.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and W620.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Sony W620
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Sony W620
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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 Eye-Fi Connected
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 120g (0.26 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Pricing at launch $37 $102