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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 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 TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-810 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S620 grades versus the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-810

 S620 TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S620

 TG-810 S620 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-810

 S620 TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 and the TG-810.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TG-810.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $37 $428