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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 2 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L810 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L810 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L810

 SP-600 UZ L810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L810 SP-600 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L810 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and SP-600 UZ is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L810 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer L810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
20
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 300 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $189