Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L810 was revealed at a similar time to the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L810 scores against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX50
L810 | WX50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon L810
WX50 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX50
L810 | WX50 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features outside 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L810 compared to the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WX50 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX50.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 430g (0.95 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $250 |