Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L810 was revealed 20 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L810 grades against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX5
| L810 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon L810
| WX5 | L810 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX5
| L810 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L810 vs the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WX5 is 74 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer L810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $280 | $250 |