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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 7 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P1000 scores vs the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P1000 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2018July 2011More recent by 85 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon P1000

 SP-810 UZ P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P1000 SP-810 UZ 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 features outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P1000 against the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SP-810 UZ is 49 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P1000 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher P1000 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
terrible battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $280