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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 4 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the B500 matches up against the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 B500 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon B500

 SP-620 UZ B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 B500 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B500 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the B500 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and SP-620 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher B500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (541 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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great battery power (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (541g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (541g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - 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 (60p, 50p, 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 435g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $199