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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 11 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S620 matches up against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus TG-6

 S620 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S620

 TG-6 S620 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2009More modern by 125 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-6

 S620 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 provides exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Nikon S620 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 vs the TG-6.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and TG-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
62
lighter than average (120g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $37 $449