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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon L810 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 2 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L810 grades versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L810 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L810

 SP-800 UZ L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 L810 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 comes with physical measurements 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-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 and the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and SP-800 UZ is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and SP-800 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L810 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
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rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 12 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.95 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $270