Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
- 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
- Announced July 2018
- Succeeded the Nikon P900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P1000 was revealed 7 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P1000 grades vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
P1000 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Released | July 2018 | March 2011 | More modern by 90 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon P1000
SZ-30MR | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR
P1000 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 features external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P1000 vs the SZ-30MR.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and SZ-30MR is 49 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and SZ-30MR.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-07-10 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Nikon Expeed | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1415 gr (3.12 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 life | 250 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $279 |