At a glance
| Specification | L610 | L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Megapixels | 16.0 MP effective | 5.1 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS | 1/2.5-inch CCD |
| Lens | 25-350 mm equivalent, 14x optical zoom, f/3.3-5.9 | 38-116 mm equivalent, 3x optical zoom, f/3.2-5.3 |
| Memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD |
| Maximum card | Up to 2TB (SDXC) | Up to 2GB (SD) |
| Battery | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 108 x 68.4 x 34.1 mm (W x H x D) | Approx. 91 x 60.5 x 26 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | Approx. 240 g (with battery and card, CIPA) | Approx. 170 g (with battery and card, CIPA) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Nikon Coolpix L610 if 14x zoom and 25–350mm coverage are useful enough to accept 240 g.
Choose Nikon COOLPIX L3 if a smaller 5.1 MP 3x AA compact is all you need.
Both are SD/AA Nikons, but the L610 is a long-zoom tool and the L3 is a basic pocket camera.
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