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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon L610 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 3 years earlier than the P900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the L610 grades vs the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P900

 L610 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L610

 P900 L610 
RevealedMarch 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P900

 L610 P900 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 offers external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 versus Nikon P900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L610 vs the P900.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and P900 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and P900.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Nikon P900
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (120 shots)
has no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography information
Nikon P900 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
great battery power (360 shots)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors (899g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (120 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
53
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (899g)
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 pounds) 899g (1.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $600