Nikon L610 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 13 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the L610 matches up versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 vs the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and HX7V.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer L610 provides an edge in sensor technology.