Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon L840 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L840 was announced 4 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L840 grades versus the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
L840 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | March 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Nikon L840
SZ-30MR | L840 |
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Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SZ-30MR
L840 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L840 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L840 vs the SZ-30MR.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern L840 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.4 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 590 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $279 |