Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
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Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L610 was released 23 months earlier than the XG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L610 grades vs the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Pentax XG-1
| L610 | XG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Nikon L610
| XG-1 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Pentax XG-1
| L610 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with outer measurements 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 Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 compared to the XG-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and XG-1.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L610 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L610 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-08-09 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| 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 | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 240 grams (0.53 lb) | 567 grams (1.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LB-060 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $599 |