Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515
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96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
(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 VH-515
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched August 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S620 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S620 matches up versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus VH-515
| S620 | VH-515 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon S620
| VH-515 | S620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus VH-515
| S620 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 versus the VH-515.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and VH-515.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
has focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography details
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus VH-515 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| 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/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.70 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 120 grams (0.26 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $37 | $648 |