Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 3 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L840 scores against the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has got outside 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) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L840 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and SP-810 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher L840 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.