Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 3 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9900 scores against the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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 S9900 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and SP-810 UZ is 88 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S9900 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.