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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Updated by Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 3 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L810 scores versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 L810 SP-590 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon L810

 SP-590 UZ L810 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 L810 SP-590 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 compared to the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and SP-590 UZ is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L810 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
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 300 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $249