Nikon L810 vs Sony W290

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L810 and Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L810 matches up versus the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L810 versus the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and W290 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and W290.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.