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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 19 months later than the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW110 scores versus the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AW110 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon AW110

 SP-620 UZ AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AW110 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher AW110 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $199