Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was brought out 9 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the B600 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the B600 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon B600 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer B600 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.