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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L610 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 17 months prior to the SP-100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the L610 matches up vs the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus SP-100

 L610 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon L610

 SP-100 L610 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-100

 L610 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 versus the SP-100.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and SP-100 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and SP-100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-100
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 120 shots 330 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $400