Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Announced February 2014
- Renewed by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2013
Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe P600 was unveiled 14 months later than the SH-50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the P600 grades against the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Olympus SH-50
P600 | SH-50 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon P600
SH-50 | P600 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P600 and Olympus SH-50
P600 | SH-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P600 versus the SH-50.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and SH-50 is 65 and 88 respectively.
Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and SH-50.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 565g (1.25 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | 330 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $750 | $300 |