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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S620 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 4 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3500 grades versus the S620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S620

 S3500 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S3500

 S620 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S620

 S3500 S620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 and the S620.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S620.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography details
Nikon S620 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (129g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $85 $37