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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FE-47 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S620 matches up versus the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus FE-47

 S620 FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon S620

 FE-47 S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-47

 S620 FE-47 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 versus the FE-47.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and FE-47 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and FE-47.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus FE-47
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $37 $0