Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix P7800→Nikon Coolpix P610
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Coolpix P7800. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Coolpix P610
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Resolution16MP vs 12MP (+4MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2015 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Coolpix P7800 | Coolpix P610 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -1.3 | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix P7800 | Coolpix P610 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12.2MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 99 manual areas, face detection and target tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 399g (with battery) | 565g (with battery) | ↓ |
| 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 7.1x Nikkor 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4 | Fixed 60x Nikkor 24-1440mm equivalent f/3.3-6.5 | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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