Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon P500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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P510 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Olympus SP-100
P510 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon P510
SP-100 | P510 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Olympus SP-100
P510 | SP-100 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and SP-100 is 66 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P510 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |