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Nikon L810 vs Sony H70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L810 versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 14 months after the H70 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L810 matches up versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony H70

 L810 H70 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon L810

 H70 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony H70

 L810 H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 vs the H70.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and H70 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and H70.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer L810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Sony H70
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Sony H70
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $199