Nikon Coolpix L610

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix L610 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix L610 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Lxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Lxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon L840
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L830
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L820
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
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    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L810
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    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L120
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    		February
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L110
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    		February
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    		February
    2009    		 10.0 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Coolpix L830 vs Coolpix L820 vs Coolpix L610 vs Coolpix L810 vs Coolpix L120.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L610.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix L610 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix L610 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L610.

    Nikon L830
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L820
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L840
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L110
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon L120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon L100
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    1/2.33-inch

    10.0 MP

    Nikon L810
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Nikon D3100
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    APS-C

    14 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix L610 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix L610 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 120 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 28 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix L610's shutter speed can go up to 1/6000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix L610 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix L610 has dimensions of 108 x 69 x 34 mm (4.25 x 2.72 x 1.34"). It weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    108 mm (4.25")

    69 mm (2.72")

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    69 mm (2.72")

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    34 mm (1.34")

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    Nikon Coolpix L610 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix L610 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix L610 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix L610 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

    Nikon Coolpix L610 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L610 and give score of 48 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 68 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    BAD
    0

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 0 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 59 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 46 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    40

    We give Nikon Coolpix L610 a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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