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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon L100 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L100 scores vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony HX200V

 L100 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon L100

 HX200V L100 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony HX200V

 L100 HX200V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L100 and the HX200V.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and HX200V is 79 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
25
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
38
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 450 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $480