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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 6 months later than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P100 grades versus the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 P100 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon P100

 SP-600 UZ P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 P100 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 features external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 and the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and SP-600 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (481g)
36
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
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incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (481g)
20
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481 grams (1.06 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $189