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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was announced 6 years after the L610 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the B600 scores vs the L610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L610

 B600 L610 
RevealedJanuary 2019August 2012Newer by 79 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon B600

 L610 B600 

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L610

 B600 L610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the B600 and the L610.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and L610 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and L610.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent B600 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L610 Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Nikon L610 Street photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (500 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography features
Nikon L610 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography information
Nikon L610 Travel photography information
53
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
heavier than average (500 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (240 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography information
Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (280 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (500 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L610
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2012-08-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 photographs 120 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $150