Nikon L610 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L610 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 6 months before the HX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L610 matches up vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L610 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.