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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the L810 grades vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX90V

 L810 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon L810

 HX90V L810 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2012Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX90V

 L810 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 versus the HX90V.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and HX90V is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 430g (0.95 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $440