Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.