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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
24
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 14 months later than the SP-610UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L26 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 L26 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon L26

 SP-610UZ L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 L26 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L26 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher L26 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
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good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
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good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L26Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 200 photos 340 photos
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $70 $299