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Nikon L110 vs Sony H55

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L110 and Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 4 months before the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L110 scores vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony H55

 L110 H55 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon L110

 H55 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony H55

 L110 H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L110 and the H55.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and H55 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H55 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $235