Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Announced January 2019
- Succeeded the Nikon A900
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1000 was unveiled 6 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1000 grades vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| A1000 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 79 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon A1000
| SP-820UZ | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| A1000 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 and the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2019-01-18 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 pounds) | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $477 | $299 |