Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Nikon L820
- Refreshed by Nikon L840
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
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Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L830 was released at a similar time to the SP-100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the L830 grades versus the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-100
| L830 | SP-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Nikon L830
| SP-100 | L830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-100
| L830 | SP-100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L830 vs the SP-100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and SP-100 is 71 and 63 respectively.
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and SP-100.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.
Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Nikon L830 Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon L830 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
great battery (390 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Nikon L830 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L830 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1700s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| 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 | 508 gr (1.12 pounds) | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $300 | $400 |
