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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was brought out 3 years before the SZ-11 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S620 matches up versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S620 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S620

 SZ-11 S620 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-11

 S620 SZ-11 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S620 versus the SZ-11.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and SZ-11.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-07-27
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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