Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P900

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P610 and the Nikon Coolpix P900, 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 P610 was introduced in February 2015 and Nikon Coolpix P900 was introduced in March 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix P900 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 921k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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 P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Weight - 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P610

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P610 over Nikon Coolpix P900.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
      Cheaper $499.95 vs $599
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) vs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P900

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P900 over Nikon Coolpix P610.

      Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Nikon Coolpix P900
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 1440 mm vs 2000 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 60x vs 83.3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
      Average Metering vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 360 shots

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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 P610 Nikon Coolpix P900
        Cheap$499.95$599
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Built-in GPS
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix P900
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Image Stabilization
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots360 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P610 has a built-in Electronic viewfinderNikon Coolpix P900 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 921k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 100 - 6,400

      The cameras have 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 P610 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix P900 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix P900

      Nikon Coolpix P900 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix P610 has an HDMI and Nikon Coolpix P900 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900 come with EN-EL23 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots on Nikon Coolpix P610 and with battery life of 360 shots on Nikon Coolpix P900.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P610, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P900. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.50 m on Nikon Coolpix P610 and 11.50 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix P900..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P610 body has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21") and Nikon Coolpix P900 body has dimensions of 140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39"). Nikon Coolpix P610 weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P900 weighs 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      125 mm

      85 mm

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      140 mm

      103 mm

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      103 mm

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      107 mm

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      137 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900

      Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900 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 P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix P900 and give them scores of 62 and 64 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 P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      POOR
      46
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      GOOD
      82
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      79
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      GOOD
      81
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P610

      Nikon Coolpix P900

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      37
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots


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