Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Introduced August 2011
(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- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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

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").

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S8200 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S8200
SP-820UZ | S8200 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-820UZ
S8200 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.

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

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.

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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |