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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S32 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S32 matches up against the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S32 SP-620 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S32

 SP-620 UZ S32 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S32 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 features physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S32 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S32
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
58
weather proof
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S32
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $199