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Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S620 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S620

 XZ-2 iHS S620 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S620 XZ-2 iHS 
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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
62
lighter than average (120g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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
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