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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 3 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L610 scores versus the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S620

 L610 S620 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon L610

 S620 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S620

 L610 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 features outer dimensions 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 S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 compared to the S620.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher L610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (120 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Nikon S620
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-09 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $37