Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L610 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L610 was introduced 13 months after the S9100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L610 matches up versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S9100
L610 | S9100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon L610
S9100 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S9100
L610 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 features outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L610 and Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L610 and the S9100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and S9100.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer L610 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-09 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 photographs | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $150 | $329 |