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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony W620

 Z5 W620 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2012Fresher by 104 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon Z5

 W620 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony W620

 Z5 W620 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Sony W620
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675g)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (116g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (675g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony W620
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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