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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was revealed 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the P100 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 P100 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon P100

 SP-820UZ P100 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 P100 SP-820UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P100 and the SP-820UZ.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and SP-820UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (481 grams)
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (481g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (481g)
25
relatively wide (22mm)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P100Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481g (1.06 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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