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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was released 8 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z50 grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z50 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2011Fresher by 107 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon Z50

 SP-610UZ Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z50 SP-610UZ 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 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).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and SP-610UZ is 74 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (397 grams)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Z50Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID EN-EL25 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $857 $299