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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled within a month of the S9300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L610 grades vs the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S9300

 L610 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon L610

 S9300 L610 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S9300

 L610 S9300 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the S9300.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S9300 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S9300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography information
Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Nikon S9300 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (120 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (120 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2012-07-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $249