Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was revealed 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L840 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 versus the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L840 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher L840 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.