Nikon L610 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched within a month of the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L610 matches up against the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L610 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and HX20V.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.