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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 5 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L840 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L840 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon L840

 SP-600 UZ L840 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 L840 SP-600 UZ 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L840 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and SP-600 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer L840 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
57
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
29
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
20
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L840Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 590 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $189