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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L100 matches up vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony WX150

 L100 WX150 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon L100

 WX150 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony WX150

 L100 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 features outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L100 versus the WX150.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WX150 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and WX150.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $300