Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portability
74 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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74 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
(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
- Successor is Nikon L820
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L810 was revealed at a similar time to the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L810 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
| L810 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon L810
| SZ-31MR iHS | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
| L810 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 provides physical measurements 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-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and SZ-31MR iHS is 74 and 89 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Dual TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.2fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $0 |