Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Succeeded the Nikon A900
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A1000 was introduced 9 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1000 scores versus the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| A1000 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2019 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 110 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon A1000
| SP-800 UZ | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
| A1000 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 against the SP-800 UZ.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SP-800 UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2010-02-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 12s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lb) | 455g (1.00 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $477 | $270 |