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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A1000 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2010More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A1000 SP-600 UZ 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
72
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone support
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus SP-600 UZ
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