Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S9300 was revealed around the same time to the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S9300 scores versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| S9300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S9300
| SP-820UZ | S9300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| S9300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 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") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S9300 versus the SP-820UZ.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9300 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Nikon S9300
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
fairly wide (22mm)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-07-16 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.9fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 gr (0.47 pounds) | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $249 | $299 |