Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P510
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe P500 was launched 11 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P500 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
P500 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P500
SP-620 UZ | P500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon P500 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
P500 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P500 vs the SP-620 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.
Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and SP-620 UZ.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged P500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P500 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-810mm (35.2x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 435g (0.96 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $399 | $199 |