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Nikon S800c vs Sony W620

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32

Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S800c versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 14 months after the W620 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S800c matches up versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 S800c W620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S800c

		

		

			
 W620 S800c 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony W620

		

		

			
 S800c W620 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S800c enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S800c versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c versus the W620.
Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and W620.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S800c provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S800c Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 lighter than competitors (116 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (140 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
32
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
65
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
 lighter than competitors (116 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Sony W620
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (116g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $290 $102