• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 864.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-810UZ advantages over Nikon S6500

  • More telephoto lens reach
    864 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Nikon S6500 advantages over Olympus SP-810UZ

  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    26 mm vs 73 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    153g vs 413g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/850 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus SP-810UZ
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Olympus SP-800UZ

Nikon S6500
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Olympus SP-800UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus SP-810UZ
Nikon L820
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Nikon L820

Nikon S6500
Nikon L820
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Nikon L820

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Olympus SP-810UZ
Fujifilm S8600
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Fujifilm S8600

Nikon S6500
Fujifilm S8600
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Fujifilm S8600

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Olympus SP-810UZ
Samsung WB50F
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S6500
Samsung WB50F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB50F

Compared to Samsung WB35F

Olympus SP-810UZ
Samsung WB35F
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Samsung WB35F

Nikon S6500
Samsung WB35F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB35F

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