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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was launched 3 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P900 grades vs the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P900 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon P900

 SP-620 UZ P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 P900 SP-620 UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P900 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and SP-620 UZ is 52 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P900
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
45
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
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good battery power (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P900Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899g (1.98 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 life 360 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $199