Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P100 was launched 18 months prior to the SP-620 UZ making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P100 scores against the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
| P100 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P100
| SP-620 UZ | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
| P100 | SP-620 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P100 versus the SP-620 UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and SP-620 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and SP-620 UZ.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lb) | 435 grams (0.96 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $400 | $199 |