Nikon P610 vs Nikon P90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P610 versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured 6 years after the P90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P610 scores versus the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 compared to the P90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and P90 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and P90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P610 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.