Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L100 scores vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony WX300
| L100 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon L100
| WX300 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony WX300
| L100 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 against the WX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WX300 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and WX300.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 360g (0.79 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $399 | $330 |