Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the L100 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The L100 was released 10 years before the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L100 matches up vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 features outer 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 vs the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and HX99 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and HX99.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.