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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L840 was manufactured very close to the P610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the L840 grades versus the P610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon P610

 L840 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon L840

 P610 L840 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon P610

 L840 P610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2015Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L840 against the P610.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and P610 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and P610.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
Nikon P610 Portrait photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (538 grams)
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography info
Nikon P610 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Nikon P610
57
great battery life (590 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (538 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L840
Landscape photography with Nikon P610
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Nikon P610 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (538g)
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash modes - 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 590 images 330 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $430