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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 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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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2010More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer 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 dimensions3"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.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
52
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
73
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic port
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus 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