Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SP-100
P900 | SP-100 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon P900
SP-100 | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-100
P900 | SP-100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |