Nikon L610 vs Sony WX50

Here is a complete review of the Nikon L610 and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 7 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L610 matches up versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 compared to the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WX50.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L610 should have an edge in sensor innovation.