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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600

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 P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Nikon P610
Photography Glossary

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L810 and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 24 months before the P600 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L810 matches up vs the P600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P600

 L810 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon L810

 P600 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P600

 L810 P600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L810 and Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 compared to the P600.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and P600 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and P600.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Nikon P600 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Nikon P600 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Nikon P600 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P600 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Nikon P600 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (565g)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $750