Nikon L610 vs Nikon P7700

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P7700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The L610 was unveiled 9 months prior to the P7700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L610 scores versus the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L610 against the P7700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and P7700 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and P7700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L610 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon L610 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.