Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 12 months before the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L100 scores against the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 against the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and SP-600 UZ is 79 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.