Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was announced 4 years before the SP-820UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the P90 grades versus the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 comes with outside dimensions 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-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P90 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SP-820UZ is 70 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.