Nikon S620 vs Sony WX10

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S620 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 23 months prior to the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S620 scores against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S620 against the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S620 will be behind in sensor technology.