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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 17 months after the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the L830 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 L830 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon L830

 SP-820UZ L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 L830 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L830 and the SP-820UZ.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and SP-820UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L830 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern L830 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
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better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (485 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
25
really wide (22mm)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (485g)
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L830Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $299