Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 6 months earlier than the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S4300 scores against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 against the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.