Nikon L610 vs Nikon S1000pj

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L610 and Nikon S1000pj, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 3 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the L610 grades against the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L610 and Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L610 versus the S1000pj.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S1000pj is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S1000pj.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger L610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.