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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P900 grades against the SP-810 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P900 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedMarch 2015July 2011Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon P900

 SP-810 UZ P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P900 SP-810 UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P900 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and SP-810 UZ is 52 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P900 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
45
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
54
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (899g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P900Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 grams (1.98 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $280