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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 4 years before the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 scores versus the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P80 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P80

 SP-620 UZ P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P80 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has got exterior 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-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).

Analyze the Nikon P80 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and SP-620 UZ is 75 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P80
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
56
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
37
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P80Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $199