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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L830 was unveiled 5 years after the SP-590 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L830 matches up versus the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 L830 SP-590 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon L830

 SP-590 UZ L830 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 L830 SP-590 UZ 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the L830 against the SP-590 UZ.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and SP-590 UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and SP-590 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger L830 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography information
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long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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good battery (390 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (508g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L830
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-590 UZ
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (508g)
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L830Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 shots -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $249