Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon P600
L820 | P600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon L820
P600 | L820 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Nikon P600
L820 | P600 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L820 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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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 |