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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5200 matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S5200 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S5200

 SP-800 UZ S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S5200 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S5200 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
41
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 12 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 grams (0.32 lb) 455 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 160 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $270