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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon L820 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L820 was unveiled 19 months later than the SP-810 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L820 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L820 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon L820

 SP-810 UZ L820 

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 L820 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 features external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L820 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L820 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and SP-810 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L820 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent L820 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (470g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (470g)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L820Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 470 grams (1.04 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 320 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $192 $280