Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 9000

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S620 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S620 was manufactured 3 months before the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S620 grades against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus 9000
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S620
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Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus 9000
S620 | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has exterior measurements 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 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 compared to the 9000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and 9000.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Other name | - | mju 9000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-05-14 |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $37 | $300 |