Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S620
S3500 | S620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S3500
S620 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S620
S3500 | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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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 |