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Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L610 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L610 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L610 matches up vs the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus XZ-10

 L610 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon L610

 XZ-10 L610 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus XZ-10

 L610 XZ-10 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L610 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L610 compared to the XZ-10.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and XZ-10.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $428