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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 3 years before the SP-810 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L100 scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L100 SP-810 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon L100

 SP-810 UZ L100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L100 SP-810 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and SP-810 UZ is 79 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $280