Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 8 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P950 grades vs the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P950 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and SP-620 UZ is 52 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher P950 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.