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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P950 was announced 8 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the P950 matches up against the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P950 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2011More recent by 103 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon P950

 SP-810 UZ P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 P950 SP-810 UZ 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 enjoys physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P950 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and SP-810 UZ is 52 and 78 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and SP-810 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P950 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
59
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P950Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 290 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $797 $280