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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was announced 12 months after the SP-810 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9300 grades versus the SP-810 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S9300 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S9300

 SP-810 UZ S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S9300 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 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") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S9300 and the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S9300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-16 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.9 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $280