Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S31 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was released 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S31 scores against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S31 against the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer S31 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.