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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 4 years before the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1000pj matches up versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S1000pj SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S1000pj

 SP-820UZ S1000pj 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S1000pj SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj against the SP-820UZ.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
rather wide (22mm)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $289 $299