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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P950 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 9 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P950 grades vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus SZ-10

 P950 SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2011More modern by 109 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon P950

 SZ-10 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus SZ-10

 P950 SZ-10 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 provides physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P950 and the SZ-10.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and SZ-10 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P950 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer P950 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
59
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P950Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005g (2.22 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $797 $300