Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P610 was launched 5 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P610 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P610 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P610 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P610 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and SP-800 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P610 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer P610 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.