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 L340 and the Coolpix L120) and Canon (such as the PowerShot SX400 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 slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 461k dots) and has better image stabilization (lens vs none).
However, on average it has a much narrower wide angle lens (23 mm vs 4 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 120 fps), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), has a slightly shorter battery life (300 shots vs 960 shots) and is older (february 2012 vs february 2014).
Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon L810 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3" vs 2.7"), has a much higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 230k dots), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), creates panoramas in-camera and captures 3D images.
However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), takes much lower resolution photos (9.7 MP vs 24 MP), doesn't record movies in 24p, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.2 fps vs 4 fps) and has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm vs APS-C 23.2x15.4mm).
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 25 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3" vs 2.7"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (921k dots vs 460k dots) and has a slightly longer battery life (300 shots vs 200 shots).
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, is slightly larger (prosumer size (111×76×83 mm) vs compact (105×61×27 mm)), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 120 fps), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and is older (february 2012 vs january 2015).
