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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX100V

 L810 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon L810

 HX100V L810 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX100V

 L810 HX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012October 2011Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low fps (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (577g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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