Nikon L810 vs Nikon P520

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.