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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L820 grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 L820 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon L820

 SP-610UZ L820 

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 L820 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 features external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L820 versus the SP-610UZ.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and SP-610UZ is 72 and 79 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L820 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent L820 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L820
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (470g)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L820
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (470g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
36
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (470g)
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L820Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470g (1.04 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 images 340 images
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $192 $299