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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L810 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 12 months later than the P500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L810 scores vs the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P500

 L810 P500 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Nikon L810

 P500 L810 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P500

 L810 P500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 features outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L810 and the P500.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and P500 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and P500.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher L810 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Nikon P500 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Nikon P500 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Nikon P500 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P500 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon P500 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P500 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P500
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix P500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 300 images 220 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $399