Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Launched February 2014
- Refreshed by Nikon P610
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P600 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P600 was introduced 4 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P600 grades vs the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
P600 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon P600
SP-600 UZ | P600 |
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Common features in the Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
P600 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P600 against the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and SP-600 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and SP-600 UZ.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P600 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P600 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 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 | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 565g (1.25 lbs) | 455g (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $750 | $189 |