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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 7 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the B600 scores vs the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 B600 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon B600

 SP-620 UZ B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 B600 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B600 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B600 vs 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 differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the B600 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer B600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (280 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (280 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2012-01-10
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $297 $199