Nikon S630 with Sony W620 Comparison

Nikon S630 and Sony W620 Main Features

  • February, 2009
  • January, 2012
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 37-260 mm (7x) F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 58 x 97 x 26 mm, 140g.
  • 98 x 56 x 20 mm, 116g.
  • Price Category:
  • Price Category:

Nikon S630 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
25
Value for money score
49
Portability score
98
Overall score
30

Sony W620 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
25
Value for money score
49
Portability score
99
Overall score
30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 with Nikon Coolpix S630 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S630 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S630 was released in 2009, and Sony W620 in 2012. Cyber-shot DSC-W620 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S630 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S630 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-W620. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-W620), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon S630, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Coolpix S630 has image stabilization(Optical), Cyber-shot DSC-W620 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S630 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S630 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S630 Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Coolpix S630 Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Announced February, 2009 January, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.00
Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 64 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 220 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-L12 NP-BN
Physical
Weight 140 g 116 g
Physical Dimensions 58 x 97 x 26 mm 98 x 56 x 20 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Small Sensor Compact

Nikon Coolpix S6300
Nikon Coolpix S6300

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix L22
Nikon Coolpix L22

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S620
Nikon Coolpix S620

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus FE-5010
Olympus FE-5010

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S3500
Nikon Coolpix S3500

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Pentax Optio E85
Pentax Optio E85

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung SL202
Samsung SL202

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount