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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was unveiled 13 months after the SP-800 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L24 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L24 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L24

 SP-800 UZ L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L24 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 has got external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L24 and the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger L24 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
26
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 12 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 455 gr (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 220 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $270