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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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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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The L810 was released 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX500

 L810 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon L810

 WX500 L810 
RevealedApril 2015February 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX500

 L810 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WX500 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Sony WX500
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery (360 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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