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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon L26 and Nikon P610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 4 years prior to the P610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L26 matches up versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Nikon P610

 L26 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L26

 P610 L26 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Nikon P610

 L26 P610 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L26 and the P610.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and P610 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and P610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Nikon P610 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Nikon P610 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Nikon P610 Sports photography info
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
Nikon P610 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P610 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Nikon L26 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix L26Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 200 images 330 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $70 $430