Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon L810
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price $364
  • 83% more battery life 550 shots vs 300 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Interchangeable lenses L810 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector L810 does not
  • Has RAW image capture L810 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L810

Best price
$230
  • Smaller body size 45 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $230 vs $364
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera January 2012 vs September 2010
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has panorama image capture D3100 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3100 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L810

What the Nikon D3100 and Nikon L810 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 16 oz vs 15.2 oz
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3100 and the Nikon L810

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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