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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Nikon P610
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon L820 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L820 was launched 12 months earlier than the P600 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L820 scores against the P600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon P600

 L820 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon L820

 P600 L820 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Nikon P600

 L820 P600 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L820 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L820 versus Nikon P600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L820 vs the P600.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and P600 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and P600.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L820 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
Nikon P600 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (470 grams)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography features
Nikon P600 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
Nikon P600 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging info
Nikon P600 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (470g)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix L820Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470g (1.04 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (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 320 images 330 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $192 $750