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Nikon L610

 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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  • Alternatives
  • Size Comparison
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Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon L610 summary

Nikon L610 is Nikon's Small Sensor Superzoom camera originally revealed on August of 2012. It has got a 16 MegaPixel, BSI-CMOS 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a max resolution of 4608 x 3456.

The L610 is scored #195 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and over-all #878 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. You should try out our Advanced camera search to see camera results based on your customized requirements.

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The following is a graph of specific factors used in the rating system.

Nikon L610 family

The Nikon L610 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can discover all previous and more recent models as well as key specifications.

ModelVisualizeLensResolutionSensor SizeReleased
Nikon-Coolpix-L840 front thumbnailNikon L840
L610 vs L840
23-855mm
F3.0-6.5
16MP1/2.3"2015
Nikon-Coolpix-L830 front thumbnailNikon L830
L610 vs L830
23-765mm
F3.0-5.9
16MP1/2.3"2014
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Nikon-Coolpix-L28 front thumbnailNikon L28
L610 vs L28
26-130mm
F
20MP1/2.3"2013
Nikon-Coolpix-L820 front thumbnailNikon L820
L610 vs L820
23-675mm
F3.0-5.8
16MP1/2.3"2013
Nikon-Coolpix-L610 front thumbnailNikon L61025-350mm
F3.3-5.9
16MP1/2.3"2012
Nikon-Coolpix-L26 front thumbnailNikon L26
L610 vs L26
26-130mm
F3.2-6.5
16MP1/2.3"2012
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Nikon-Coolpix-L810 front thumbnailNikon L810
L610 vs L810
23-585mm
F3.1-5.9
16MP1/2.3"2012
Nikon-Coolpix-L120 front thumbnailNikon L120
L610 vs L120
25-525mm
F3.1-5.8
14MP1/2.3"2011
Nikon-Coolpix-L24 front thumbnailNikon L24
L610 vs L24
37-134mm
F3.1-6.7
14MP1/2.3"2011
Nikon-Coolpix-L110 front thumbnailNikon L110
L610 vs L110
28-420mm
F3.5-5.4
12MP1/2.3"2010
Nikon-Coolpix-L21 front thumbnailNikon L21
L610 vs L21
38-136mm
F3.1-6.7
8MP1/2.3"2010
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Nikon-Coolpix-L22 front thumbnailNikon L22
L610 vs L22
37-134mm
F3.1-6.7
12MP1/2.3"2010
Nikon-Coolpix-L100 front thumbnailNikon L100
L610 vs L100
28-420mm
F3.5-5.4
10MP1/2.3"2009
Nikon-Coolpix-L20 front thumbnailNikon L20
L610 vs L20
38-136mm
F3.1-6.7
10MP1/2.3"2009

Nikon L610 Pros and Cons

Below is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Nikon L610 based on things that are usually considered necessary in a camera.

amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has built in flash
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
long reach (350mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't use external flash
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
doesn't have HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Timelapse function
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
max zoom aperture not good (f5.9)
no aperture priority
no articulating screen
no phase detect autofocus
no RAW support
no shutter priority
not so great battery pack (120 per charge)
screen has low resolution (460 k dots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon L610 Sensor info

The sensor spec in the Nikon L610 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor is able to capture 4608 x 3456 pixels . The camera has got Image Stabilization (Optical). Sensor stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter may cause cropping.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor boasts 16MP and provides a native ISO range of 125 - 3200. Sadly, RAW photos are not supported therefore the user has less margin for error.

The picture below illustrates the L610's sensor dimensions when compared to other common sizes. The L610 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is shown in green.

Nikon Coolpix L610 sensor size Photography Glossary

To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Camera sensor aspect ratios

Nikon L610 dimensions

Nikon L610 is 0.53 lb (240 grams or 8.47 oz) and features outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3"). The weight of typical Small Sensor Superzoom camera is 387 grams so the Nikon L610 is less heavy when compared to other competitors.

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The following is a visual of the Nikon L610 alongside a soft drink so you can have a sense of its scale.

Nikon Coolpix L610 dimensions scale

The top view below will illustrate the button design on the L610.

Nikon Coolpix L610 topview buttons dials

Nikon L610 Lens info

The L610 offers a built-in lens featuring a focal range of 25-350mm making it a 14.0 x zoom which is amazing and would allow you to zoom right in.

At the widest 25mm, the lens provides an aperture of f3.3 which will be quite slow and not the best in low light events and you might struggle to capture good bokeh. You will likely also need to boost the ISO producing noisy photographs. At the tele end, 350mm is excellent zoom and comes to f5.9 which is really slow and you will need to use slow shutter speeds.

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Nikon L610 Connectivity

The L610 has the following connectivity:

  • USB Yes

Digital cameras that contain NFC and Bluetooth support are able to be used wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to copy photos and in some cases alter settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Several applications even stream a Liveview and hit the shutter whenever you are not near the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external monitor. The majority of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery pack using the USB socket.

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Nikon L610 Video info

The max video resolution in the Nikon L610 is 1920 x 1080 and it can shoot in H.264 format. 1080p resolution gives you an excellent balance in quality versus file sizes but 1080p isn't going to leave you with much room to downsample. The camera does not have a mic and headphone socket which means that you have got little control over your sound. It is perhaps a better idea to find another camera should you need good sound in your video clips.

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Nikon L610 Weather Sealing

There is no environment sealing for the Nikon L610 so you need to be careful in rainy or dusty situations.

Nikon L610 Display and Viewfinder

The Nikon L610 has got a 3" fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 460k dots.

Please be aware that the display offers no touch support.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Nikon L610 are as follows:

  • ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are pretty useful in bright outdoor situations which can make the camera display washed out and difficult to view.

Nikon L610 Shutter info

The maximum shutter speed is 1/6000 seconds.

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Nikon L610 Flash and Hot shoe info

Nikon L610 has got only inbuilt flash lacking external flash support.

Nikon L610 Autofocusing info

Nikon L610 lacks Auto focusing. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker and precise when compared to Contrast Based focusing.

Nikon L610 lacks manual focusing. Manual focusing is useful in low light conditions or you need more precise focus control.

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Nikon L610 Battery life

The battery pack (2 x AA) for the Nikon L610 is made to last for 120 images with respect to the CIPA requirements making it less when compared to its rivals. The usual Small Sensor Superzoom camera battery life is 316. Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the maximum (600) battery life in this range of cameras.

Listed below is a listing of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with the best battery life:

Nikon L610 for varying types of photography

The following chart indicates a outline of the Nikon L610 for varying types of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features

The Nikon L610 gets a rating of 30 which is really bad, and means the camera is not good to use for portraits. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor specs, RAW support along with the potential to utilize external flash.

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MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera

With a above average rating of 61, the Nikon L610 is a good option for street photography. A decent street photography camera provides a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

Photography Glossary
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera

A really bad sports photography rating of 44 indicates the Nikon L610 is not good for taking photos of sports. A camera needs great autofocus and continuous shooting for sports photography.

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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (120 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera

Weight is pretty critical in selecting a camera for travel. All round, the Nikon L610 gets a very good 66 for a travel camera which makes it a very decent pick to purchase for your journeys.

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lighter than others in class (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera

For those who are looking to choose a digital camera for landscape photos, the most important factor will be image quality. The Nikon L610 and it's really bad grade of 41 for a landscape camera is not good within the current marketplace.

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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (120 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors

A camera for vlogging should really posses a moving display screen, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Nikon L610 is not good for vlogging as it delivers a really bad rating of 33.

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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support

Nikon L610 Alternatives

If you want alternatives to the L610, below is a range of the top rated cameras which fall within the class of Small Sensor Superzoom.

The line chart just below provides you an overview of the L610 vs it's top scored rivals shown above.

Following are additional cameras you might look into as alternate options. To read through a thorough comparison, simply click on the "compare" link.

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Specifications

General Information
Make
Nikon
Model type
Nikon Coolpix L610
Type
Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced
2012-08-09
Physical type
Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor measurements
6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area
28.1mm²
Sensor resolution
16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution
4608 x 3456
RAW images
Maximum native ISO
3200
Min native ISO
125
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type
fixed lens
Lens zoom range
25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture
f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance
1cm
Focal length multiplier
5.8
Screen
Display type
Fixed Type
Display diagonal
3"
Display resolution
460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech
TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder
None
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating
not tested
DXO Color Depth rating
not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating
not tested
DXO Low light rating
not tested
Features
Min shutter speed
4 seconds
Max shutter speed
1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions
1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution
1920x1080
Video file format
H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless
None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS
None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight
240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions
108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
Other
Battery life
120 photographs
Type of battery
AA
Battery ID
2 x AA
Time lapse recording
Type of storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots
One
Pricing at release
$150