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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S8200 versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was launched 4 months before the W620 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S8200 matches up versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W620

 S8200 W620 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon S8200

 W620 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W620

 S8200 W620 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8200 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 against the W620.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and W620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Sony W620
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Sony W620
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Sony W620
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $329 $102