Nikon L820 vs Sony HX100V

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L820 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was brought out 16 months later than the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L820 scores against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon L820 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L820 against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and HX100V is 72 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger L820 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.