Nikon L610 vs Nikon P7100

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L610 and Nikon P7100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The L610 was announced 6 months later than the P7100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L610 scores vs the P7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L610 and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 compared to the P7100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and P7100 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and P7100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L610 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon L610 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.