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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P80
(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
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ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").

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The 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 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P80Olympus 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