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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Newer Model is Nikon P520
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was introduced 19 months before the SP-100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P510 scores vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Olympus SP-100

 P510 SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon P510

 SP-100 P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-100

 P510 SP-100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P510 against the SP-100.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and SP-100 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and SP-100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older P510 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (555g)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
54
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (555g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix P510Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 594 gr (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 200 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $400