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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S620 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S620 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S620

 SZ-16 iHS S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S620 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S620 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and SZ-16 iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 220 pictures
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $37 $230