Nikon L19 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon L19 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was brought out 23 months before the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L19 scores vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L19 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-610UZ will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.