Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
(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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S4300 was unveiled about the same time to the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S4300 scores versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
| S4300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S4300
| SP-620 UZ | S4300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
| S4300 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 compared to the SP-620 UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and SP-620 UZ.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Nikon S4300 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 180 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $119 | $199 |