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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was brought out 3 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P610 matches up against the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus SZ-11

 P610 SZ-11 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon P610

 SZ-11 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-11

 P610 SZ-11 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P610 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P610 versus the SZ-11.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and SZ-11 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and SZ-11.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P610 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer P610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (565g)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix P610Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
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 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $430 $253