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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon P610

 P1000 P610 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2015Newer by 42 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P1000

 P610 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Nikon P610

 P1000 P610 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

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

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
57
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography information
Nikon P610 Street photography information
51
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415g)
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon P610 Travel photography advice
54
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 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 250 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $430