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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon A900 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 6 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A900 grades against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A900 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon A900

 SP-600 UZ A900 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 A900 SP-600 UZ 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A900 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 against the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and SP-600 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon A900 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger A900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
49
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $189