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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S620 was unveiled 5 months prior to the FE-4000 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S620 grades vs the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S620 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S620

 FE-4000 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4000

 S620 FE-4000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S620 versus the FE-4000.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and FE-4000.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competitors (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $37 $130