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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L810 and Nikon S1000pj, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L810 scores versus the S1000pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S1000pj

 L810 S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon L810

 S1000pj L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S1000pj

 L810 S1000pj 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 features outer measurements 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 S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L810 and Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 vs the S1000pj.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S1000pj is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and S1000pj.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S1000pj
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $289