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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed within a month of the SP-810 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8200 grades vs the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 S8200 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S8200

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ S8200 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 S8200 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 against the SP-810 UZ.
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and SP-810 UZ.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (213 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
41
 excellent zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 low frames per second (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (250 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
40
 excellent zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
68
 lighter than competition (213 grams)
 offers touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (350mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (250 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (864mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
45
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
40
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (213g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
27
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $280