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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 14 months later than the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S800c matches up vs the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S800c SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon S800c

 SP-620 UZ S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S800c SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S800c and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S800c will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 140 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $290 $199