Nikon L110 vs Sony G3
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Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Nikon L100
- New Model is Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L110 versus Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L110 was manufactured 14 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L110 matches up vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony G3
L110 | G3 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon L110
G3 | L110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony G3
L110 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 comes with outside 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) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L110 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L110 versus the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and G3 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and G3.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L110 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent L110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 13.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406 grams (0.90 pounds) | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $280 | $200 |