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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was unveiled 5 years after the SP-100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the B600 matches up versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SP-100

 B600 SP-100 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2014Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon B600

 SP-100 B600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-100

 B600 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the B600 and the SP-100.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and SP-100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer B600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B600
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (280 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
53
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (594g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (594g)
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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 500g (1.10 pounds) 594g (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $297 $400