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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer 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 dimension3"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.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
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good battery (590 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (485g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (538g)
25
really wide (22mm)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (485g)
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L840Olympus 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