Nikon Coolpix L810

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix L810 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix L810 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. 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
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L610
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    		August
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    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
    Image cannot be found Nikon L100
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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 L810.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   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 - 300 shots

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

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Successor

    In 2013 Nikon Coolpix L810 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L820. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix L810 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Nikon Coolpix L810
    Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
    Reachs More Telephoto 675 mm vs 585 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 26x
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.9
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Longer Battery Life 320 shots vs 300 shots
    Internal Storage 65 MB vs 50 MB
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Nikon Coolpix L810
    Lower Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 125 vs 80
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Image Stabilization vs
    Higher Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    AF-Area Metering vs
    Heavier 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz) vs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Coolpix L820.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix L810 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix L810 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L810.

    Nikon L120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon L840
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L820
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L110
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon L100
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    1/2.33-inch

    10.0 MP

    Nikon L830
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L610
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix L810 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix L810 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 50 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix L810's shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix L810 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix L810 has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27"). It weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    111 mm (4.37")

    76 mm (2.99")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    83 mm (3.27")

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    Nikon Coolpix L810 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix L810 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 L810 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Nikon Coolpix L810 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Nikon Coolpix L810 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L810 and give score of 54 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

    POOR
    47

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 62 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix L810 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   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 L810 a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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

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