Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S8200 was revealed 19 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8200 grades vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
S8200 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S8200
SP-800 UZ | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
S8200 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S8200 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and SP-800 UZ.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S8200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 961 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 12 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $270 |