Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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![Nikon Coolpix L830 front Nikon Coolpix L830 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L830/Nikon-L830-front.jpg)
![Olympus SP-620 UZ front Olympus SP-620 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-620-UZ/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-front.jpg)
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Launched January 2014
- Older Model is Nikon L820
- Renewed by Nikon L840
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Let's look much closer at the Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The L830 was announced 2 years after the SP-620 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L830 matches up against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
L830 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon L830
SP-620 UZ | L830 |
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Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
L830 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 features external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L830 and the SP-620 UZ.
![Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and SP-620 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.
![Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and SP-620 UZ.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern L830 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 508g (1.12 lbs) | 435g (0.96 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $199 |