Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
L100 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon L100
SP-610UZ | L100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
L100 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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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 |