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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 11 months before the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L810 grades vs the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony WX80

 L810 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon L810

 WX80 L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony WX80

 L810 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 offers 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) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the WX80.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WX80 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WX80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $276