Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1300 was released 6 months earlier than the L610 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1300 matches up against the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon L610
A1300 | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A1300
L610 | A1300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon L610
A1300 | L610 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1300 versus Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the L610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and L610.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 220 photographs | 120 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $150 |