Nikon Coolpix L810 Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Nikon Coolpix L810 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs and travel zooms. The Nikon Coolpix L810's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix L820 and the Coolpix L320) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SX500 IS and the PowerShot SX510 HS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon L810 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it has a significantly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 461k dots), creates panoramas in-camera and captures 3D images.

However, on average it is older (february, 2012 vs july, 2012) and is less popular.

Nikon Coolpix L820 1 year newer $179 - $279	Significant advantages of the L820 (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the L820 (vs the L810) None found common strengths of the L820 and L810 High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 921k dots Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x85 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't
	Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L320 1 year newer $124	Significant advantages of the L320 (vs the L810) None found Significant disadvantages of the L320 (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the L320 and L810 Fairly small: Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Light weight: 430 g vs 430 g Thin: 3.3" vs 3.3"
	Compare the Coolpix L320 vs the Coolpix L810
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 5 months newer $180	Significant advantages of the DMC-LZ20 (vs the L810) None found Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LZ20 (vs the L810) Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 921k dots Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the DMC-LZ20 and L810 Fairly small: Prosumer size 120x76x80 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Thin: 3.1" vs 3.3" Inexpensive: $179.99 vs $166.99
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L120 1 year older $220	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the L810) None found Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the L810) Doesn't take 3D photos Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the L120 and L810 High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 921k dots Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS 6 months newer $183 - $275	Significant advantages of the SX500 IS (vs the L810) None found Significant disadvantages of the SX500 IS (vs the L810) Significantly lower resolution screen: 461k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the SX500 IS and L810 Fairly small: Standard size 104x69x80 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Light weight: 341 g vs 430 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.3"
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 similar age $165	Significant advantages of the S4500 (vs the L810) Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the S4500 (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Doesn't take 3D photos Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the S4500 and L810 Inexpensive: $164.99 vs $166.99
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4500 vs the Nikon Coolpix L810

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon L810 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has image stabilization (lens vs none), creates panoramas in-camera, captures 3D images and is newer (february, 2012 vs april, 2011).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.2 fps vs 3.7 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Nikon D3200 similar age $393 (body only) $497 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the L810) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Doesn't take 3D photos Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the D3200 and L810 Inexpensive: $392.88 vs $166.99 Light weight: 505 g vs 430 g
	Compare the D3200 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year older $490 - $500 (body only) $549 - $600 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the L810) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Doesn't take 3D photos Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm common strengths of the T3i and L810 Inexpensive: $489.99 vs $166.99
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon D3100 1 year older $285 (body only) $370 - $430 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots No image stabilization: None vs Lens Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the D3100 and L810 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Very inexpensive: $284.99 vs $166.99 Light weight: 505 g vs 430 g
	Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon Rebel T3 1 year older $258 - $285 (body only) $385 - $450 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the L810) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the T3 and L810 Very inexpensive: $257.99 vs $166.99 Light weight: 459 g vs 430 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon D5100 10 months older $437 - $599 (body only) $529 - $570 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has a viewfinder: Pentamirror vs None Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the L810) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Doesn't take 3D photos Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching common strengths of the D5100 and L810 Inexpensive: $436.95 vs $166.99
	Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix L810

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon L810 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (23 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/3.1 vs f/3.5), has a significantly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), creates panoramas in-camera and captures 3D images.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p), is slightly larger (prosumer size 111x76x83 mm vs mid size 108x69x34 mm), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and doesn't have an OLED screen (LCD vs OLED).

Nikon Coolpix L610 6 months newer $109	Significant advantages of the L610 (vs the L810) Higher resolution movies: 1080p vs 720p @ 30fps Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Smaller: Mid size 108x69x34 mm vs Prosumer size 111x76x83 mm Significant disadvantages of the L610 (vs the L810) Significantly lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 921k dots Significantly shorter battery life: 120 shots vs 300 shots common strengths of the L610 and L810 Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm In-camera panoramas
	Compare the Coolpix L610 vs the Coolpix L810
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 6 months newer $104 - $219	Significant advantages of the SX160 IS (vs the L810) Thinner: 1.7" vs 3.3" Significant disadvantages of the SX160 IS (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 23 mm Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the SX160 IS and L810 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX160 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS 1 year newer $135 - $188	Significant advantages of the SX170 IS (vs the L810) Thinner: 1.7" vs 3.3" Significant disadvantages of the SX170 IS (vs the L810) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 921k dots Worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 23 mm Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the SX170 IS and L810 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX170 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix S9500 1 year newer $175 - $200	Significant advantages of the S9500 (vs the L810) Has a GPS Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the S9500 (vs the L810) Lower resolution screen: 614k dots vs 921k dots common strengths of the S9500 and L810 High resolution screens: 614k dots vs 921k dots Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix L810