Reasons to choose Coolpix L810
Released in 2012, Coolpix L810 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 430 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L810
vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L81042 mm²
Coolpix P7000- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Coolpix P7000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L810MetricCoolpix P7000
16 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.33 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
430 gWeight360 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)BatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
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 P7000 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P7000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L810 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L810 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.