Nikon L810 vs Sony W800
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary Nikon L810 vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L810 and Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L810 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L810 scores against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony W800
| L810 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon L810
| W800 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony W800
| L810 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L810 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys external measurements 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 vs the W800.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and W800 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and W800.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L810 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVI MPEG4 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 grams (0.95 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $90 |