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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 4 years before the SP-820UZ and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L100 grades against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 L100 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon L100

 SP-820UZ L100 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 L100 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 offers external dimensions 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-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 and the SP-820UZ.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and SP-820UZ is 79 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
decently wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $299