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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 12 months later than the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L810 grades vs the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SZ-10

 L810 SZ-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L810

 SZ-10 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SZ-10

 L810 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 provides exterior 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) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 and the SZ-10.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and SZ-10 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L810 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (215g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
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really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300