Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 3 years after the P610 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P1000 matches up against the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 has outside dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P1000 vs the P610.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and P610 is 49 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and P610.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer P1000 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.