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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L110 scores vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus SH-1

 L110 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon L110

 SH-1 L110 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus SH-1

 L110 SH-1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 comes with physical 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 SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L110 against the SH-1.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and SH-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and SH-1.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older L110 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography features
54
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average (271g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than average (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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 range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 406 gr (0.90 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $349