Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L810

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 7 years later than the L810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1000 grades vs the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 versus the L810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and L810 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and L810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.