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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched February 2016
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 B500 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2012Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon B500

 SP-820UZ B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 B500 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (541 grams)
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
59
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (541 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (541 grams)
25
decently wide (22mm)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $299