Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S9900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 5 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9900 grades against the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9900 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and SP-800 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S9900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.