Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Launched February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
L840 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon L840
SP-610UZ | L840 |
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Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-610UZ
L840 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Nikon L840 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.4fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538g (1.19 pounds) | 405g (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $400 | $299 |