Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 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
- Renewed by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Successor is Nikon P90

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L810 was brought out 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L810 scores versus the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P80
L810 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon L810
P80 | L810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P80
L810 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 and the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and P80 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and P80.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger L810 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $280 | $400 |