Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2014
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5300 matches up against the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| S5300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S5300
| SP-820UZ | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| S5300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S5300 vs the SP-820UZ.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S5300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
pretty wide (22mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 138g (0.30 pounds) | 485g (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $299 |