Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 3 years before the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S570 scores against the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 and the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.