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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 4 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6200 grades versus the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S6200 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S6200

 SP-620 UZ S6200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S6200 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has outer measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6200 and the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
70
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 160 grams (0.35 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $199