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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P610 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P610 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P610

 SP-620 UZ P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P610 SP-620 UZ 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 enjoys 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) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P610 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and SP-620 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer P610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (565g)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (565g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P610Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $430 $199