Nikon L110 vs Olympus E-420

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L110 and Olympus E-420, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L110 (1/2.3") and E-420 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The L110 was brought out 20 months later than the E-420 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L110 matches up versus the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 versus the E-420.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and E-420 is 77 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and E-420.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L110 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L110 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer L110 will have an advantage in sensor tech.