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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 7 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the L810 matches up vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX30

 L810 WX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon L810

 WX30 L810 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX30

 L810 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys exterior 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 compared to the WX30.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WX30 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX30.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger L810 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Sony WX30
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $259