Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S620 was announced 5 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S620 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S620 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S620
| TG-2 iHS | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S620 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 has exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S620 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $37 | $380 |