Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2016
- Successor is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A900 was announced 3 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A900 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| A900 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon A900
| SP-820UZ | A900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| A900 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 features external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 compared to the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A900 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2016-02-23 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 485 grams (1.07 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $299 |