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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 4 months prior to the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S100 grades versus the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S100 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S100

 SP-620 UZ S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S100 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S100 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
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features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Organic LED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $199