Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Announced January 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe P950 was launched 7 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P950 grades vs the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
P950 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | January 2020 | August 2012 | Newer by 90 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon P950
SP-820UZ | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-820UZ
P950 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P950 offers physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P950 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P950 against the SP-820UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and SP-820UZ is 52 and 69 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P950 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher P950 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P950 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2020-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $797 | $299 |