Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon S620 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the S620 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S620 was introduced 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S620 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S620
XZ-2 iHS | S620 | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
S620 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S620 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S620 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The S620 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 120g (0.26 pounds) | 346g (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
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 cost | $37 | $450 |