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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2012
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 2 months after the P310 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L610 scores against the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P310

 L610 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon L610

 P310 L610 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P310

 L610 P310 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L610 and the P310.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and P310 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and P310.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Nikon P310
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P310
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-09 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 120 images 230 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $700