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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P100 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 P100 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon P100

 SP-610UZ P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 P100 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P100 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P100 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and SP-610UZ is 68 and 79 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (481g)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
37
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
49
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (481 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (481g)
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (1.06 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $299