Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix L820 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Specs

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

Coolpix L820

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-675mm (30x), f3.0-5.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 76.3 x 84.5mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 470g (15.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L820

Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix L820: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Nikon Coolpix L820 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L820

Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)

WiFi (2)

GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P900 is made easy by the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection and the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P900 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L820

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L820

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 8
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)
470g
(15.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)
716cm³
(45 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L820 are that the camera is faster, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P900. Another advantage over the Coolpix P900: the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the Coolpix L820.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L820

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Nikon Coolpix L820 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and Coolpix L820

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Nikon Coolpix L820

14
11

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix P900.