Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.