Nikon P610 vs Nikon S9300

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P610 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was released 2 years after the S9300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P610 grades versus the S9300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P610 enjoys outside 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 S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P610 against the S9300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and S9300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P610 and S9300.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern P610 provides an edge in sensor tech.