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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus 9000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus 9000

 S620 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S620

 9000 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus 9000

 S620 9000 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus Stylus 9000
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