Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-15

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon B600 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 5 years later than the SZ-15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the B600 scores versus the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are available at Nikon B600 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B600 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the B600 and the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SZ-15 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher B600 will have an advantage in sensor tech.