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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon L810
  • Updated by Nikon L830
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 12 months before the L820 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L810 matches up against the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L820

 L810 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon L810

 L820 L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon L820

 L810 L820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 vs the L820.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and L820 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and L820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Nikon L820 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Nikon L820
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (675mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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pretty wide (23mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon L820
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 470 grams (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 320 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $192