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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Replacement is Nikon P610
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P600 matches up against the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P600 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon P600

 SP-810 UZ P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P600 SP-810 UZ 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P600 against the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P600 and SP-810 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger P600 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (565g)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P600Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 6.20 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $280