Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon L810
- Updated by Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Later Model is Olympus 1s
Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L820 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the L820 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe L820 was released 10 months before the 1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the L820 grades versus the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Olympus 1
L820 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon L820
1 | L820 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Olympus 1
L820 | 1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L820 and Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L820 and the 1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and 1 is 72 and 79 respectively.
Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and 1.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L820 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon L820 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L820 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon L820 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L820 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-675mm (29.3x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 470 grams (1.04 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 410 images |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BLS-5 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $192 | $700 |