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Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was released 11 months after the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S31 scores vs the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S31 SP-820UZ 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S31

 SP-820UZ S31 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S31 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 and the SP-820UZ.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-820UZ will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S31 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
24
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
55
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
really wide (22mm)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S31Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 185g (0.41 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $299