Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 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
- New Model is Nikon L820
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX30
L810 | WX30 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon L810
WX30 | L810 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX30
L810 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |