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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c 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 S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L610 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 20 months before the S810c making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L610 scores versus the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S810c

 L610 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon L610

 S810c L610 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2012Newer by 20 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S810c

 L610 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L610 against the S810c.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S810c is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and S810c.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L610 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography information
Nikon S810c Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $350