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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L110 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out 3 years before the HX20V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L110 matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony HX20V

 L110 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon L110

 HX20V L110 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony HX20V

 L110 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 features outside 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L110 against the HX20V.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and HX20V is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and HX20V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Sony HX20V
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
34
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony HX20V
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $397