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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2012
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon P600
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L610 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 3 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L610 grades versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P610

 L610 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L610

 P610 L610 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P610

 L610 P610 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L610 and Nikon P610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L610 versus the P610.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and P610 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and P610.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography details
Nikon P610 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Nikon P610
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (120 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-09 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $430