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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L110 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 23 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L110 grades vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus SZ-12

 L110 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon L110

 SZ-12 L110 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus SZ-12

 L110 SZ-12 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides outer measurements 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 SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 against the SZ-12.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and SZ-12 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and SZ-12.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus SZ-12
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 406g (0.90 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $350