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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L810 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 7 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L810 matches up versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony HX9V

 L810 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon L810

 HX9V L810 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony HX9V

 L810 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 versus the HX9V.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and HX9V is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and HX9V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern L810 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
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really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $328