Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Superseded the Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1000 was revealed 9 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1000 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
A1000 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | February 2010 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon A1000
SP-600 UZ | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
A1000 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 vs the SP-600 UZ.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SP-600 UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and SP-600 UZ.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $477 | $189 |