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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 5 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A900 SP-610UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon A900

 SP-610UZ A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A900 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and SP-610UZ is 88 and 79 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 300 images 340 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $299