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Coolpix P610 vs Coolpix P7800
Quick take: The Coolpix P610 has the highest resolution at 16MP; the Coolpix P7800 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Coolpix P610Nikon · 2015 | Coolpix P7800Nikon · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 12.2MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MPBest | 12.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/30 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 99 manual areas, face detection and target tracking |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 565g (with battery) | 399g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 125 × 85 × 106.5mm | 118.5 × 77.5 × 50.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 60x Nikkor 24-1440mm equivalent f/3.3-6.5 | Fixed 7.1x Nikkor 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, GPS / GLONASS | USB / AV, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, ISO hot shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Coolpix P610
Coolpix P7800
Portrait
3.7/10
3.9/10
Street
4.6/10
5.9/10
Travel
4.5/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.4/10
2.7/10
Vlogging & Video
2.9/10
3.7/10
Documentary
2.7/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
4.0/10
Landscape
3.3/10
3.0/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
4.2/10
Casual
2.9/10
3.4/10
Food
4.1/10
4.0/10
Macro
3.1/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.7/10
3.2/10
Astrophotography
1.9/10
2.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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