Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V
Portability
74 Imaging
38 Features
38 Overall
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74 Imaging
38 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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62 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Launched February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
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Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L810 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the L810 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX400V
| L810 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon L810
| HX400V | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX400V
| L810 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L810 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L810 versus the HX400V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and HX400V is 74 and 62 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and HX400V.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon L810 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 grams (0.95 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $448 |