Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S100 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S100 was revealed 8 months after the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S100 scores vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
S100 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S100
SP-610UZ | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
S100 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S100 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S100 versus the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SP-610UZ.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | 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 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 820k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Organic LED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 150 shots | 340 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $240 | $299 |