Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S9100 was launched 5 months before the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S9100 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
S9100 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S9100
SP-620 UZ | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
S9100 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S9100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S9100 and the SP-620 UZ.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and SP-620 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and SP-620 UZ.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 435 grams (0.96 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $329 | $199 |