Nikon L610 vs Sony H50

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L610 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 3 years after the H50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L610 scores against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 has outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L610 versus the H50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and H50.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer L610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.