Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P610
L830 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L830
P610 | L830 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P610
L830 | P610 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact 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).
Examine the Nikon L830 and Nikon P610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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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 |