Nikon P900 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Let's look closer at the Nikon P900 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 4 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P900 matches up against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P900 versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and SZ-30MR is 52 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher P900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.