Nikon S620 vs Sony WX50

Following is a complete review of the Nikon S620 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 4 years before the WX50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the S620 scores against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 features outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S620 against the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.