Nikon L810 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 12 months before the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L810 matches up versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 and the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WX300 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.