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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 12 months earlier than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW100 grades versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 AW100 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon AW100

 SP-820UZ AW100 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 AW100 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 and the SP-820UZ.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW100 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
25
rather wide (22mm)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (485g)
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $299