Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the B500 grades vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the B500 versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and SP-820UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher B500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.