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Nikon W300 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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 W300 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon W300 versus Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 5 years after the W620 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W300 scores vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony W620

 W300 W620 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon W300

 W620 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony W620

 W300 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 vs the W620.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon W300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Sony W620
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images 220 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $387 $102