Compare Nikon L100 with Olympus SZ-15

Nikon L100 with Olympus SZ-15 Comparison

Nikon L100 and Olympus SZ-15 Main Features

February, 2009

June, 2013

10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

28-420 mm (15x) F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens

23-483 mm (21x) F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens

80 - 3200 ISO

100 - 3200 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

10.0 fps continuous shooting

640 x 480 video resolution

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

110 x 72 x 78 mm, 360g.

108 x 70 x 40 mm, 250g.

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Olympus SZ-15 with Nikon Coolpix L100 Overview

Let's compare Nikon Coolpix L100 with Olympus SZ-15. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Nikon L100 was released in 2009, and Olympus SZ-15 in 2013. SZ-15 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix L100 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of SZ-15 is greater than that of Coolpix L100. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (SZ-15), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix L100 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	Coolpix L100	SZ-15
Brand	Nikon	Olympus
Model	Coolpix L100	SZ-15
Announced	February, 2009	June, 2013
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	1	5
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Resolution	230k pixels	460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	0	0
Number of Cross Focus Points		0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/8 sec	1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	n/a fps	10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	3.50
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	CCD	CCD
Sensor Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	27.7 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	10 MP	16 MP
Max Image Resolution	3648 x 2736	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	3200	3200
Min Native ISO	80	100
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	Built-In
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	0 shots	0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model	4 x AA	SLB-10A
Physical
Weight	360 g	250 g
Physical Dimensions	110 x 72 x 78 mm	108 x 70 x 40 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC card, Internal	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly