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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P600 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the P600 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 P600 SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon P600

 SZ-31MR iHS P600 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 P600 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P600 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the P600 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and SZ-31MR iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P600 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer P600 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P600 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P600Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 9.30 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $750 $0