Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Announced January 2009
- Replacement is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P80 was brought out 12 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P80 matches up vs the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
| P80 | SP-600 UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon P80
| SP-600 UZ | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
| P80 | SP-600 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P80 against the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and SP-600 UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and SP-600 UZ.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-02-02 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1/2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
| 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 model | EN-EL5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $189 |