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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L820 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L820 matches up vs the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L820 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L820

 SP-800 UZ L820 

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L820 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Nikon L820 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L820 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and SP-800 UZ is 72 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L820 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher L820 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (470g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L820
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (470g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L820Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 12 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 470 grams (1.04 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 320 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $192 $270