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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S8200 matches up against the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S8200 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution961k460kSharper display (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S8200

 SP-820UZ S8200 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S8200 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer 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) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 versus the SP-820UZ.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
25
pretty wide (22mm)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than average (485g)
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $299