Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Photography Glossary Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S100 was introduced 19 months later than the SP-800 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| S100 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S100
| SP-800 UZ | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
| S100 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 compared to the SP-800 UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SP-800 UZ.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-02-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 820 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $240 | $270 |