Nikon L100 vs Sony H55

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon L100 and Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 16 months earlier than the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L100 grades versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L100 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L100 against the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and H55 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and H55.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H55 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.