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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched January 2019
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 B600 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2012Fresher by 79 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon B600

 SP-820UZ B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 B600 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (500 grams)
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
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MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
heavier than others (500 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (280 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others (500 grams)
25
pretty wide (22mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than others (485g)
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Nikon B600 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B600Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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