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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P100 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 6 months after the SP-800 UZ and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P100 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 P100 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon P100

 SP-800 UZ P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 P100 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P100 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P100 against the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and SP-800 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (481g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (481 grams)
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 12s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 481 gr (1.06 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL5 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $270