Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L610

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L830 and the Nikon Coolpix L610, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 was introduced in January 2014 and Nikon Coolpix L610 was introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 6.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L610 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

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L610.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   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 - 390 shots
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L830

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L830 over Nikon Coolpix L610.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L610
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 23 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 765 mm vs 350 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 34x vs 14x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.3
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Longer Battery Life 390 shots vs 120 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L610

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L610 over Nikon Coolpix L830.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L610
      Sensor Type CMOS vs BSI-CMOS
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/6000 sec
      Lighter 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) vs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L610
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L610
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        High Native ISO125125
        Timelapse Recording
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 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 Life390 shots120 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L610 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix L830 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix L610 has a Fixed screen

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      Nikon Coolpix L830 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch 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. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Nikon Coolpix L610 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

      Nikon Coolpix L830 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L610 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

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


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L830 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L610 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix L830, and up to 1/6000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L610. Nikon Coolpix L830 can shoot continuously up to 6.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix L830..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L830 body has dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58") and Nikon Coolpix L610 body has dimensions of 108 x 69 x 34 mm (4.25 x 2.72 x 1.34"). Nikon Coolpix L830 weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L610 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      110 mm

      76 mm

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      108 mm

      69 mm

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      76 mm

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      69 mm

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      91 mm

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      34 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L610

      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L610 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L610 and give them scores of 58 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/6000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L610

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 120 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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