Nikon L110 vs Sony H90
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Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 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
- Announced February 2010
- Superseded the Nikon L100
- New Model is Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012

Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L110 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L110 was launched 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L110 matches up vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony H90
L110 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Nikon L110
H90 | L110 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony H90
L110 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L110 versus Sony H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 versus the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and H90 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and H90.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon L110 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 13.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406 grams (0.90 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 290 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $230 |