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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 4 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the B500 grades vs the SP-810 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 B500 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon B500

 SP-810 UZ B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 B500 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the B500 compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and SP-810 UZ is 68 and 78 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon B500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent B500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (541 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (541g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
45
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (541 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $280