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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon A900 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 4 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A900 grades vs the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A900 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon A900

 SP-810 UZ A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A900 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and SP-810 UZ is 88 and 78 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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good MP (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $280