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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was revealed 8 months later than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8100 scores vs the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S8100 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S8100

 SP-600 UZ S8100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S8100 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 features external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 and the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S8100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
29
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
20
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-08 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $189