Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L840 was unveiled 2 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L840 matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| L840 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon L840
| SP-820UZ | L840 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| L840 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has physical 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-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 against the SP-820UZ.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and SP-820UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L840 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.4fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 538g (1.19 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $400 | $299 |