- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 13.5 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Nikon P6000 advantages over Olympus SZ-10
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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.80
vs
1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Olympus SZ-10 advantages over Nikon P6000
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Less expensive
$250 vs
$500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More telephoto lens reach
504 mm
vs
112 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
-
Bigger JPEG buffer
19
vs
6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon G10
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Built-in GPS
-
Lighter weight
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Canon G11
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Built-in GPS
-
Manual focus
-
Bigger pixels
-
Tiltable Screen
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Nikon P7000
-
Built-in GPS
-
Manual focus
Olympus
SZ-10
Nikon
P7000
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Canon SX230 HS
Nikon
P6000
Canon
SX230 HS
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Less expensive
-
Fast startup
Olympus
SZ-10
Canon
SX230 HS
-
Built-in GPS
-
Manual focus
Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR
Nikon
P6000
Olympus
SZ-30MR
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Less expensive
-
Fast startup
Olympus
SZ-10
Olympus
SZ-30MR
-
Less expensive
-
Bulb shutter