Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L810 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 11 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L810 matches up against the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 provides external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and SZ-16 iHS is 74 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.