Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-10

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 4 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L840 grades vs the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L840 vs the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L840 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern L840 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.