Nikon L100 vs Sony H20

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 vs Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 3 months before the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L100 grades versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L100 versus the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and H20 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and H20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.