Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was revealed 23 months before the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S8100 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 and the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.