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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony HX99

 L100 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon L100

 HX99 L100 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2009More modern by 116 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony HX99

 L100 HX99 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

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

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
Sony HX99 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Sony HX99
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Sony HX99
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (242g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Sony HX99 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
76
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 242 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $469