Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was released 4 years after the SH-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the B600 matches up vs the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B600 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B600 features physical measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the B600 compared to the SH-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and SH-1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher B600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.