Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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32 Features
18 Overall
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37 Features
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S30 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S30 was announced 6 months prior to the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S30 scores vs the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| S30 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S30
| SP-820UZ | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| S30 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | August 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S30 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S30 versus the SP-820UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 720p (30 fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 240 photographs | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $299 |