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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S4300 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S4300 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S4300

 SP-800 UZ S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S4300 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S4300 against the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S4300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (139g)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
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really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
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really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-02-02
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 12s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 455g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $270