Nikon L610 vs Nikon L830

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the L830 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L610 grades vs the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L610 and the L830.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and L830 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and L830.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.