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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S620 grades versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony WX150

 S620 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S620

 WX150 S620 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony WX150

 S620 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S620 versus the WX150.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Sony WX150
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Sony WX150
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $37 $300