Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P600 scores against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P600 vs the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and SP-610UZ is 65 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P600 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer P600 provides an advantage in sensor technology.