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Nikon L100 vs Sony G3

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L100 versus Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled about the same time to the G3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L100 matches up vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony G3

 L100 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon L100

 G3 L100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony G3

 L100 G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L100 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 against the G3.

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and G3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 360 grams (0.79 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $200