Nikon P100 vs Nikon P610

Let's look closer at the Nikon P100 versus Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and P610 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 5 years before the P610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P100 scores versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 has got outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 versus Nikon P610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P100 compared to the P610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and P610 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and P610.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.