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Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix L810, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 1, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.2 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix L820, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix L820

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

4 x AA

The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included 4 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix L820, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 29, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
0.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L810, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix L830, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix L830

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

4 x AA

The battery of this camera can last up to 320 shots per charge with the included 4 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Af center
Yes
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
No
Af Face detection
Yes
No
Af live view
No
No
Af multi area
Yes
No
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
No
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
AF area
Yes
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
No
Multi segment
Yes
No
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
No

General

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
AKA - -
announced Feb. 1, 2012 Jan. 29, 2013
Body type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $0.00 $133.48
model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Predecessor model Nikon Coolpix L810
Successor model Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830

Lense

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 1cm n/a
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes n/a
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync n/a
Flash range n/a n/a
Image stabilization
Yes
No
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 1.2 fps 8.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
No

Physical

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Battery type AA AA
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm 111 x 76 x 85mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 430 grs 470 grs

Screen

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 921 921
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor resolution 16 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 -
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder