Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
S9300 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S9300
SP-810 UZ | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
S9300 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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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 |