Nikon L110 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L110 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 20 months earlier than the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L110 scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L110 offers external 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) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon L110 and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and HX100V is 77 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and HX100V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX100V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be behind in sensor tech.