Nikon L610 vs Sony HX5

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L610 and Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The L610 was announced 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L610 grades against the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 enjoys external dimensions 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L610 versus the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and HX5.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L610 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L610 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher L610 will have an advantage in sensor tech.