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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L810 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively close but the L810 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L810 was manufactured 7 years before the HX99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L810 grades against the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX99

 L810 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon L810

 HX99 L810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2012More modern by 80 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX99

 L810 HX99 
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has got external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 versus Sony HX99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L810 versus the HX99.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and HX99 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and HX99.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L810 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged L810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Sony HX99
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX99 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Sony HX99 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 430g (0.95 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
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 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 360 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $469