Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon L810
- Successor is Nikon L830
Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L610 was announced 5 months earlier than the L820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L610 grades against the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon L820
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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon L610
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon L820
L610 | L820 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
See the Nikon L610 and Nikon L820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L610 versus the L820.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and L820.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 470 gr (1.04 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
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 | 120 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $150 | $192 |