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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed at a similar time to the SP-565UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S620 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S620 SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S620

 SP-565UZ S620 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S620 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 features outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S620 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 and the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S620 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 120g (0.26 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $37 $400