Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L20 was released 23 months before the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L20 grades vs the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-610
L20 | TG-610 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon L20
TG-610 | L20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-610
L20 | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L20 against the TG-610.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and TG-610 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TG-610.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-610 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 210 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $120 | $223 |