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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 14 months after the SP-100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P900 matches up vs the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SP-100

 P900 SP-100 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon P900

 SP-100 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-100

 P900 SP-100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 provides outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P900 vs the SP-100.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and SP-100 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and SP-100.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher P900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P900
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (594g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
54
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (594 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix P900Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-02 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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) 594g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $400