Reasons to choose Coolpix L610
Released in 2012, Coolpix L610 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L610
vs Nikon Coolpix S5300
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L61028 mm²
Coolpix S5300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L610 and Coolpix S5300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L610MetricCoolpix S5300
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
240 gWeight138 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
AA Alkaline X2, AA Lithium X 2, EN-MH2 (available separately) X2, AC adapter EH-65ABatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L610 and Coolpix S5300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S5300 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L610 and Coolpix S5300 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S5300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S5300
Released in 2014, Coolpix S5300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 138 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.