Nikon L820 vs Sony RX10 II

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and RX10 II is 72 and 58 respectively.

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.