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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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)
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

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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The S5300 was manufactured 17 months later than the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

					

					

						
 S5300 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
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 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (138g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
37
 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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Sports Comparison
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
41
 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
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 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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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
66
 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)
55
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 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
35
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
35
 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
25
 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

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus 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