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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 3 years prior to the SP-620 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the L100 scores vs the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L100 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon L100

 SP-620 UZ L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L100 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 and the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and SP-620 UZ is 79 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $199