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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 8 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1000 scores vs the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A1000 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2011More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon A1000

 SP-610UZ A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A1000 SP-610UZ 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SP-610UZ is 86 and 79 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
72
has focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone port
26
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2011-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" 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 250 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $477 $299