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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S100 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S100

 SP-610UZ S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S100 SP-610UZ 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
65
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus SP-610UZ
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