Nikon S9300 vs Sony W620

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S9300 versus Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was announced 7 months after the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9300 matches up vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S9300 against the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S9300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.