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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Launched August 2012
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L610 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 3 years after the P90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L610 scores vs the P90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P90

 L610 P90 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon L610

 P90 L610 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P90

 L610 P90 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L610 versus Nikon P90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 against the P90.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and P90 is 90 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and P90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger L610 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Nikon P90
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Nikon P90
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (240g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Nikon P90
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (120 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging info
Nikon P90 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P90
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-09 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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