Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon P600

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L810 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L810 was launched 4 years earlier than the P610 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L810 matches up vs the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P610
L810 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L810
P610 | L810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P610
L810 | P610 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has got outer dimensions 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 P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 and Nikon P610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L810 compared to the P610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and P610 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and P610.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 lbs) | 565g (1.25 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $430 |