Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was revealed 12 months before the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the P90 scores against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 features outside measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P90 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SP-800 UZ is 70 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.