Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look closer at the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 3 years after the SZ-11 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the L840 scores versus the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 comes with external 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-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L840 vs the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SZ-11 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and SZ-11.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent L840 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.