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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled at a similar time to the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L610 matches up against the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon L610

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 L610 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 features outer 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) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the SP-820UZ.
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (240g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
37
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
44
 incredible zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (120 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
32
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
66
 lighter than others (240g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (350mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (120 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery (120 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
35
 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (240 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
25
 quite wide (22mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $299