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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 6 years prior to the P1000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L820 grades against the P1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon P1000

 L820 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon L820

 P1000 L820 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2013Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Nikon P1000

 L820 P1000 
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L820 vs the P1000.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and P1000 is 72 and 49 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and P1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L820 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography factors
Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (470 grams)
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L820
Sports photography with Nikon P1000
36
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L820
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (470g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
supports bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L820
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
24
really wide (23mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (470g)
58
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix L820Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470g (1.04 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 320 shots 250 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $192 $1,000