Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L610

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 6 years after the L610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1000 grades versus the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 vs the L610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and L610 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and L610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.