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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 17 months prior to the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5100 grades versus the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S5100 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S5100

 SP-620 UZ S5100 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S5100 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (132g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $199