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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 23 months before the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L100 grades against the SP-610UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 L100 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon L100

 SP-610UZ L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 L100 SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 features outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L100 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and SP-610UZ is 79 and 79 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $299