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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S3300 scores versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S3300 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S3300

 SP-800 UZ S3300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S3300 SP-800 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
41
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
24
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 12s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $270