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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Nikon P610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P610

 L810 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L810

 P610 L810 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P610

 L810 P610 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

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

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon P610
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Nikon P610
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P610 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P610
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