Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5300 was manufactured 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5300 scores against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| S5300 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S5300
| SP-800 UZ | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
| S5300 | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 and the SP-800 UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 138g (0.30 lb) | 455g (1.00 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 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 All around 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $180 | $270 |