Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 8 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P1000 scores against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P1000 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and SP-800 UZ is 49 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.