Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was announced 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S9700 grades vs the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Examine the Nikon S9700 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9700 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and SP-810 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S9700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.