Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S800c was introduced 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c matches up against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
S800c | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+589k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S800c
SP-800 UZ | S800c |
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Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus SP-800 UZ
S800c | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c features external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S800c compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and SP-800 UZ.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S800c to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 819 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 12 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184g (0.41 lbs) | 455g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $290 | $270 |