Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 19 months after the SP-800 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW100 grades versus the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer AW100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.