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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 16 months earlier than the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L810 matches up against the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SZ-15

 L810 SZ-15 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon L810

 SZ-15 L810 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SZ-15

 L810 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 comes with external 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-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 compared to the SZ-15.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and SZ-15 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
40
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $200