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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 6 months prior to the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1000pj scores versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1000pj SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S1000pj

 SP-800 UZ S1000pj 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1000pj SP-800 UZ 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
24
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 12 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $289 $270