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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P100 and Olympus SP-720UZ [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P100 ×
Olympus SP-720UZ ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P100Olympus SP-720UZ
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberP100SP-720UZ
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114107
Width (mm)9973
Height (mm)8373
Weight (g)486405
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.314
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)107
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical ElementsOlympus lens; 13 Lenses in 10 Groups, 4 Aspherical and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 678.0026.00 - 676.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 120.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)2626
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.18 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detection; iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • custom (2)
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 81/1300 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesSport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-upScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)0.3 - 2.1 m (ISO 100) 8.5 m (ISO 1600); 1.6 - 2.5 m (ISO 400) 4.9 m (ISO 1600)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4359
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
  • combined av/usb
  • dc input
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.65-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)68
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.31-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot SelectorDual Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Magic Filters, HDR Backlight Adjustment, AF Tracking, 3D Photo Shooting



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