Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Sony WX70
| S620 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S620 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Sony 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 |