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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L110 matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony HX90V

 L110 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Nikon L110

 HX90V L110 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2010Fresher by 63 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony HX90V

 L110 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L110 compared to the HX90V.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and HX90V is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (245g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony HX90V
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $440