Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar but the S32 (1/3") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was revealed 4 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S32 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S32 features external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S32 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and SP-800 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will offer you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.