Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 4 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P600 grades versus the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 has external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P600 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P600 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher P600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.