Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Announced February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L810 grades vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX500
L810 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon L810
WX500 | L810 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX500
L810 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L810 against the WX500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WX500 is 74 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX500.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (0.95 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $348 |