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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L110 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was unveiled 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L110 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L110 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon L110

 SZ-16 iHS L110 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 L110 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L110 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and SZ-16 iHS is 77 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
54
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 shots
Type of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $230