Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was unveiled 10 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P950 matches up against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 offers external measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P950 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and SP-600 UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P950 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern P950 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.