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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon AW110 and Nikon L610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 11 months later than the L610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AW110 scores versus the L610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon L610

 AW110 L610 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon AW110

 L610 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon L610

 AW110 L610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AW110 vs the L610.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and L610.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW110 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Nikon L610
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Nikon L610 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon L610
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-05 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 120 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $150