Nikon L610 vs Nikon P1000

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L610 and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 7 years before the P1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L610 matches up versus the P1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 enjoys outside measurements 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 P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L610 and Nikon P1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 compared to the P1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and P1000 is 90 and 49 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and P1000.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.