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Nikon L810 vs Sony W690

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L810 versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced within a month of the W690 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L810 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony W690

 L810 W690 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon L810

 W690 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony W690

 L810 W690 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 vs the W690.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and W690 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
60
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Sony W690
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 220 shots
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $297