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Nikon S810c vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S810c versus Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 2 years later than the W620 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S810c scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W620

 S810c W620 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2012More recent by 28 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S810c

 W620 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W620

 S810c W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S810c and the W620.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and W620.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S810c to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S810c provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (216g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Sony W620
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Sony W620
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 270 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $102