Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L840 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 4 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L840 matches up against the SP-610UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 features external measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L840 against the SP-610UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SP-610UZ is 67 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer L840 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.