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Nikon L110 vs Sony G3

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony G3

 L110 G3 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon L110

 G3 L110 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony G3

 L110 G3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Sony G3
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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