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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P600 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P600 grades against the SP-590 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P600 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon P600

 SP-590 UZ P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 P600 SP-590 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 has physical 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 SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P600 and the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and SP-590 UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger P600 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P600
Street photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P600Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 8.00 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 565 gr (1.25 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
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 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $750 $249