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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 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 SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S620 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ-12 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S620 matches up against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SZ-12

 S620 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon S620

 SZ-12 S620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-12

 S620 SZ-12 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S620 vs the SZ-12.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and SZ-12 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and SZ-12.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-12 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-12
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SZ-12
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
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 6.17 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $37 $350