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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 18 months prior to the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the L24 scores versus the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 L24 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon L24

 SP-820UZ L24 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2011Newer by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 L24 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 against the SP-820UZ.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
57
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (485 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (485g)
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 220 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $299