Nikon B700 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we are comparing the Nikon B700 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was released 6 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the B700 scores versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B700 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon B700 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher B700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.