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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L830
(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
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ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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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L830 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon L830

 SP-620 UZ L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 L830 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
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good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
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great battery (390 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (508g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
28
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (508g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L830Olympus SP-620 UZ
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