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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 13 months later than the HX9V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L610 grades against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony HX9V

 L610 HX9V 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon L610

 HX9V L610 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony HX9V

 L610 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 comes with exterior 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 versus the HX9V.

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer L610 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Sony HX9V
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix L610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $328