• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-800UZ advantages over Nikon L840

  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Nikon L840 advantages over Olympus SP-800UZ

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 740 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.4 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax X70

Olympus SP-800UZ
Pentax X70
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Pentax X70

Nikon L840
Pentax X70
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L840 vs Pentax X70

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Olympus SP-800UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Nikon L840
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compare Nikon L840 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Nikon L840
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Nikon L830

Olympus SP-800UZ
Nikon L830
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Nikon L830

Nikon L840
Nikon L830
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Nikon B500

Olympus SP-800UZ
Nikon B500
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-800UZ vs Nikon B500

Nikon L840
Nikon B500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon B500

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