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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon D2Xs front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D2X
  • Renewed by Nikon D3X
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D2Xs and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D2Xs was released 6 years prior to the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D2Xs matches up vs the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 D2Xs SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon D2Xs

 SP-620 UZ D2Xs 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2006Fresher by 68 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 D2Xs SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D2Xs features exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon D2Xs and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D2Xs against the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D2Xs and SP-620 UZ is 51 and 78 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D2Xs and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D2Xs because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older D2Xs will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2Xs
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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environment proofing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
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no video
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon D2XsOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D2Xs Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-06-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 489 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $3,999 $199