Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Lets look closer at the Nikon L110 and Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SP-590 UZ (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 14 months later than the SP-590 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L110 scores versus the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery and Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon L110 and Olympus SP-590 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and SP-590 UZ is 77 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.