Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3300 was unveiled at a similar time to the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3300 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
S3300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S3300
SP-620 UZ | S3300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
S3300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and SP-620 UZ is 96 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 435 grams (0.96 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | 180 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $99 | $199 |