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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Nikon P100
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 7 months prior to the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P100 scores against the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 P100 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon P100

 SZ-30MR P100 
ReleasedMarch 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 P100 SZ-30MR 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 comes with outer 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 SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P100 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and SZ-30MR is 68 and 89 respectively.

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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography highlights
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (481g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
37
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
49
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (481g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
25
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (481g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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