Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
L810 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon L810
SP-800 UZ | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
L810 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon L810 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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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 |