Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S31 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S31
SP-820UZ | S31 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Olympus SP-820UZ
S31 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S31 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |