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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Renewed by Nikon P1000
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon P610 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was manufactured within a month of the P900 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P610 matches up vs the P900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P900

 P610 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon P610

 P900 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon P900

 P610 P900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2015Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P610 against the P900.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and P900 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and P900.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P610
Street photography with Nikon P900
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
better than average battery (360 shots)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging details
Nikon P900 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
54
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix P610Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $430 $600