Nikon L110 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon L110 and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the L110 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The L110 was announced 2 months before the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L110 grades against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Nikon L110 and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 versus the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and NX10 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and NX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L110 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX10 will give extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.