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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S620 versus Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 4 years before the SH-50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S620 matches up against the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SH-50

 S620 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S620

 SH-50 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SH-50

 S620 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 versus the SH-50.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SH-50
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $37 $300