Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S9300
L610 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon L610
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S9300
L610 | S9300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |