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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S620 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-320 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S620 grades vs the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-320

 S620 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S620

 TG-320 S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-320

 S620 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 vs the TG-320.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 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 rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $37 $0