Nikon S640 vs Sony W620

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S640 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 3 years prior to the W620 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S640 grades vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 compared to the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W620 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.