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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 23 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S620 matches up vs the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S620 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S620

 SP-610UZ S620 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S620 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S620 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 120 gr (0.26 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $37 $299