Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon L830 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released 13 months before the P610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L830 grades versus the P610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L830 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L830 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L830 compared to the P610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and P610 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and P610.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L830 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.