Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S100 was launched 12 months earlier than the SP-820UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S100 grades versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S100 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 460k | Clearer screen (+360k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S100
SP-820UZ | S100 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
S100 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 has outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S100 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 820k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Organic LED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $240 | $299 |