Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was released 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P900 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P900 against the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and SP-820UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P900 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher P900 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.