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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released within a month of the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L810 grades against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX70

 L810 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L810

 WX70 L810 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX70

 L810 WX70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has outer measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L810 against the WX70.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WX70 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $242