Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Announced February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530
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Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L810 was brought out 12 months prior to the P520 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L810 scores against the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P520
| L810 | P520 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon L810
| P520 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P520
| L810 | P520 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L810 vs the P520.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and P520 is 74 and 66 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and P520.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P520 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 lbs) | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
| 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 | 200 shots |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $280 | $380 |