Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2012
- Renewed by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L810 was introduced 4 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L810 matches up vs the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX100V
L810 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon L810
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX100V
L810 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | October 2011 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 vs the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and HX100V is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and HX100V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430g (0.95 pounds) | 577g (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $280 | $429 |