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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 8 years prior to the P950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L610 scores versus the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon P950

 L610 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon L610

 P950 L610 
IntroducedJanuary 2020August 2012More modern by 90 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon P950

 L610 P950 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 features 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) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 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 vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 versus the P950.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and P950 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and P950.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (240g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (120 shots)
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2020-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $797