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Nikon L110 vs Sony H20

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L110 vs Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 9 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the L110 scores against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony H20

 L110 H20 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon L110

 H20 L110 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony H20

 L110 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the L110 compared to the H20.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and H20 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and H20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L110 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger L110 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $249