Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V
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![Nikon Coolpix L610 front Nikon Coolpix L610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L610/Nikon-L610-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/Sony-HX9V-front.jpg)
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony HX9V
L610 | HX9V | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon L610
HX9V | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony HX9V
L610 | HX9V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L610 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |