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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 7 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the B600 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 B600 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2012More recent by 85 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon B600

 SZ-31MR iHS B600 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 B600 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 provides external measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the B600 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and SZ-31MR iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher B600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (500g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
more heavy than others (500 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than others (226 grams)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (280 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (500 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 280 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $297 $0