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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P500 and Olympus SZ-31MR [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P500 ×
Olympus SZ-31MR ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P500Olympus SZ-31MR
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberP500SZ-31MR
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116106
Width (mm)10340
Height (mm)8469
Weight (g)499226
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116
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)1.541.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)87
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-240
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4)MOV/H.264 with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR lens; 14 elements in 9 groupsOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 810.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 144.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)3624
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.14 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingCCD Contrast Detection; Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230,000 dot with diopter adjustment-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 200, 160 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 160 to 1600) 160, 200, 400, 800Auto, High, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 81/1700 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center weighted, Spot, Spot AF AreaDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes19 Scene modes including Advanced Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, SunsetScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Hand-Held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset,
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description[W]: 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) [T]: 2.2 to 4.5 m (7ft 3 in. to 14 ft.)ISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10259
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)
  • mini hdmi with cec
  • audio/video output)
  • micro hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)87
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)55
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220200
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 viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTilting Hi-res LCD, 5-way VR Image Stabilization, Dual EXPEED C2 processors, full PASM, 19 Scene modes, full 1080p HD moviesSensor-shift Image Stabilization, iHS Technology, 3-inch 920K-dot Touchscreen LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies



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