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Nikon L110 vs Sony H50

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L110 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 13 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L110 matches up versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony H50

 L110 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon L110

 H50 L110 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony H50

 L110 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the L110 vs the H50.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and H50 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and H50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L110 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent L110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Sony H50
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
34
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Sony H50
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $80