Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 6 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P80 matches up against the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P80 vs the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and SP-100 is 75 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.