- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
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26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Nikon S610c advantages over Nikon L30
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.68
vs
1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.7
vs
f/3.2
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Nikon L30 advantages over Nikon S610c
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Less expensive
$120 vs
$330 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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More telephoto lens reach
130 mm
vs
112 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
10 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More pixels
20.1
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Samsung NV24 HD
Nikon
S610c
Samsung
NV24 HD
-
HDMI out
-
Shoots 60p video
Nikon
L30
Samsung
NV24 HD
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35
Nikon
S610c
Panasonic
DMC-FX35
-
Wider angle lens
-
Higher extended ISO
Nikon
L30
Panasonic
DMC-FX35