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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 18 months before the P530 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L610 matches up vs the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P530

 L610 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon L610

 P530 L610 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P530

 L610 P530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 has external 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) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L610 compared to the P530.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and P530 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and P530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Nikon P530 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (120 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (120 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging info
Nikon P530 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P530
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-09 2014-02-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $280