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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L100 matches up vs the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony HX90V

 L100 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon L100

 HX90V L100 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2009Newer by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony HX90V

 L100 HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 against the HX90V.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and HX90V is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $440