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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S6100 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 18 months earlier than the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6100 matches up versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S6100 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S6100

 SP-820UZ S6100 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2011More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S6100 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 vs the SP-820UZ.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
65
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
pretty wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (485g)
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $195 $299