Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-12

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 8 months after the SZ-12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L610 grades versus the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 against the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer L610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.