Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1
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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon L810
- Later Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2009
Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon L820 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the L820 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L820 was released 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L820 matches up vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Sony HX1
L820 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Nikon L820
HX1 | L820 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Sony HX1
L820 | HX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L820 versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L820 and the HX1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and HX1 is 72 and 67 respectively.
Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and HX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L820 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L820 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L820 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L820 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-675mm (29.3x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 470g (1.04 lbs) | 544g (1.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | 320 shots | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $192 | $47,999 |