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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P610 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 20 months after the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P610 grades against the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Olympus SZ-15

 P610 SZ-15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon P610

 SZ-15 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-15

 P610 SZ-15 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 enjoys outside 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 SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 against the SZ-15.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and SZ-15 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer P610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P610
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (565g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P610 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix P610Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $200