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Nikon S620 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S620 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 4 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S620 grades against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony W710

 S620 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S620

 W710 S620 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony W710

 S620 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S620 vs the W710.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and W710.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 120g (0.26 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 shots
Battery type - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $37 $90