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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S620 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 4 years before the WX70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S620 grades vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Sony WX70

 S620 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S620

 WX70 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony WX70

 S620 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 has exterior 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) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S620 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S620 compared to the WX70.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and WX70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Sony WX70
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery style - 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 launch $37 $242