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Nikon L100 vs Sony H200

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L100 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 4 years before the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L100 matches up versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony H200

 L100 H200 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon L100

 H200 L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony H200

 L100 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 compared to the H200.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and H200 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and H200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to result in extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Sony H200
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (530g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $250