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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L810 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 3 years after the P90 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L810 matches up against the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon P90

 L810 P90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Nikon L810

 P90 L810 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon P90

 L810 P90 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 offers exterior 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) while the Nikon P90 has proportions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 compared to the P90.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and P90 is 74 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and P90.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L810 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern L810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Nikon P90 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Nikon P90 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Nikon P90 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon P90 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Nikon P90 Vlogging details
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rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon P90
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix P90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-02-03
Physical type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 400 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $700