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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P600
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was released 6 years after the P80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P610 grades against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P80

 P610 P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon P610

 P80 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon P80

 P610 P80 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 against the P80.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and P80 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and P80.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P610 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent P610 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography details
Nikon P80 Street photography details
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography advice
Nikon P80 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography info
Nikon P80 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P610
Vlogging with Nikon P80
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (565g)
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Nikon P80
 Nikon Coolpix P610Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $430 $400