Nikon P950 vs Olympus SZ-10

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.