Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon B600 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The B600 was unveiled 6 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the B600 matches up versus the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B600 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
B600 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon B600
SP-820UZ | B600 |
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Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-820UZ
B600 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Nikon B600 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the B600 vs the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon B600 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent B600 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B600 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-01-18 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $297 | $299 |