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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z7 II was manufactured 8 years after the SP-620 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II matches up versus the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z7 II SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 107 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon Z7 II

 SP-620 UZ Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z7 II SP-620 UZ 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and SP-620 UZ is 61 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
88
has manual focus
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing resolution (46MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography info
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 420 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
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