Nikon L110 vs Sony HX7V

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L110 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 17 months earlier than the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L110 scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 provides external 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 compared to the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and HX7V is 77 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and HX7V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.