Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
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The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S620 grades versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S620 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S620
| TG-1 iHS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| S620 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S620 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S620 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120g (0.26 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life | - | 350 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $37 | $399 |