Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S620 matches up versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus 550WP
| S620 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S620
| 550WP | S620 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus 550WP
| S620 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 enjoys 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) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S620 against the 550WP.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and 550WP.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S620 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (120g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also Known as | - | mju 550WP |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $37 | $399 |
