Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Released January 2009
- Replacement is Olympus SP-600 UZ
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L840 was introduced 6 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L840 scores against the SP-590 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| L840 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 75 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Nikon L840
| SP-590 UZ | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
| L840 | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 provides physical 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-590 UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 vs the SP-590 UZ.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and SP-590 UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and SP-590 UZ.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer L840 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SP-590 UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.4fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 538 grams (1.19 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 590 photos | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $400 | $249 |