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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P610

 L830 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L830

 P610 L830 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P610

 L830 P610 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

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

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P610 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography factors
Nikon P610 Street photography factors
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
50
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Nikon P610 Sports photography information
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery (390 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging factors
Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (565g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 photos 330 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $430