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Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Nikon D5500 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5300
  • Successor is Nikon D5600
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The D5500 was launched 5 years after the E-620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D5500 grades vs the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Olympus E-620

 D5500 E-620 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Nikon D5500

 E-620 D5500 

Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Olympus E-620

 D5500 E-620 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 has external dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D5500 versus the E-620.

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and E-620 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and E-620.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D5500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent D5500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5500 Street photography info
Olympus E-620 Street photography info
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (420 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5500 Sports photography details
Olympus E-620 Sports photography details
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (820 per charge)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5500 Travel photography information
Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
81
better than average battery power (820 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (420g)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (820 shots)
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5500 Vlogging details
Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors (420g)
no image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5500 and Olympus E-620
 Nikon D5500Olympus E-620
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D5500 Olympus E-620
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 7
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 1438 536
Other
Battery life 820 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Launch price $700 $799