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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
  • Released July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was launched 8 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 scores against the SP-810 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Z50 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2011Fresher by 100 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon Z50

 SP-810 UZ Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Z50 SP-810 UZ 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and SP-810 UZ is 74 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397g)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Z50Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-10-10 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $857 $280