Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L610 was introduced 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the L610 grades vs the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony HX1
L610 | HX1 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | April 2009 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon L610
HX1 | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony HX1
L610 | HX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L610 versus the HX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and HX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L610 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L610 will offer more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 544 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 120 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $47,999 |