Nikon L100 vs Sony WX10

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L100 versus Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 23 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L100 scores against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L100 versus the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WX10 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor technology.