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Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5500
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
  • Launched July 2009
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Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was brought out 7 years later than the E-620 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D5600 scores against the E-620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Olympus E-620

 D5600 E-620 
LaunchedNovember 2016July 2009Fresher by 90 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Nikon D5600

 E-620 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-620

 D5600 E-620 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D5600 vs the E-620.

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and E-620 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and E-620.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5600 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D5600 will render more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D5600 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography info
Olympus E-620 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
69
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (820 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
81
better than average battery pack (820 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
18
no video recording
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Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-620
 Nikon D5600Olympus E-620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D5600 Olympus E-620
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-11-10 2009-07-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 39 7
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical 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 rating 84 55
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 1306 536
Other
Battery life 820 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $597 $799