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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW110 scores against the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 AW110 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon AW110

 SP-800 UZ AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 AW110 SP-800 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon AW110 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 and the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AW110 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 12 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $270