Nikon L610 vs Sony WX300

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L610 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L610 grades against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L610 vs the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.