Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70
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![Nikon Coolpix L100 front Nikon Coolpix L100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L100/Nikon-L100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70/Sony-WX70-front.jpg)
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Released February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L100 and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The L100 was manufactured 4 years before the WX70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L100 scores versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony WX70
L100 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L100
WX70 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony WX70
L100 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Nikon L100 and Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 vs the WX70.
![Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and WX70 is 79 and 97 respectively.
![Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and WX70.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 360 gr (0.79 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots |
Battery type | - | 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $242 |