Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II
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![Nikon Coolpix L820 front Nikon Coolpix L820 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L820/Nikon-L820-front.jpg)
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Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon L810
- Successor is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 III
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Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L820 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the L820 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The L820 was launched 3 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L820 scores against the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Sony RX10 II
L820 | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Nikon L820
RX10 II | L820 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 28 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L820 and Sony RX10 II
L820 | RX10 II | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L820 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L820 vs the RX10 II.
![Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and RX10 II is 72 and 58 respectively.
![Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and RX10 II.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L820 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L820 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L820-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L820 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-675mm (29.3x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 470 grams (1.04 lb) | 813 grams (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $192 | $998 |