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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was revealed 10 years after the E-600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z50 scores vs the E-600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-600

 Z50 E-600 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2009Newer by 124 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon Z50

 E-600 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-600

 Z50 E-600 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z50 and the E-600.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-600 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and E-600.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus E-600
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon Z50Olympus E-600
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus E-600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-10-10 2009-08-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 7
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 515 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 541
Other
Battery life 320 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $857 $0