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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out very close to the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6300 grades versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S6300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 S6300 W620 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6300 compared to the W620.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and W620.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
44
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
68
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
 lighter than others in class (116g)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
38
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (116 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $102