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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 5 years earlier than the SP-100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L110 matches up against the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Olympus SP-100

 L110 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon L110

 SP-100 L110 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Olympus SP-100

 L110 SP-100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 has got external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 versus the SP-100.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and SP-100 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and SP-100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (594g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Nikon L110 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix L110Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 594 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $400