• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 486.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 676.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P80 advantages over Olympus SP-590UZ

  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SP-590UZ advantages over Nikon P80

  • More telephoto lens reach
    676 mm vs 486 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Nikon P80
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus SP-590UZ
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Olympus SP-565UZ

Nikon P80
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe
Olympus SP-590UZ
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe

Compared to Pentax X70

Nikon P80
Pentax X70
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SP-590UZ
Pentax X70
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon P80
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
Olympus SP-590UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • HDMI out

Compared to Pentax X90

Nikon P80
Pentax X90
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
Olympus SP-590UZ
Pentax X90
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster shutter
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