Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced July 2020
(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
- Launched January 2012

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W620, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W620 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The Z5 was released 8 years later than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 grades against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W620
Z5 | W620 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 104 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon Z5
W620 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W620
Z5 | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and W620.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch price | $1,399 | $102 |