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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 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-810 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 7 months later than the SP-810 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L810 grades versus the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L810 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon L810

 SP-810 UZ L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L810 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and SP-810 UZ is 74 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L810 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent L810 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $280