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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon AW120
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 3 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AW130 grades versus the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AW130 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon AW130

 SP-620 UZ AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 AW130 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW130 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $398 $199