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Nikon L810 vs Sony W610

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 and Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced within a month of the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L810 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony W610

 L810 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon L810

 W610 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony W610

 L810 W610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the W610.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and W610 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and W610.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $200