Nikon 1 S1 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S1 was brought out 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1 S1 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 S1 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 S1 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.