Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 11 months prior to the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L22 grades against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 vs the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.