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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 7 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S620 grades against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-4

 S620 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S620

 TG-4 S620 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2009Newer by 75 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-4

 S620 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 offers physical 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) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S620 compared to the TG-4.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and TG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $37 $379