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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L110 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 17 months prior to the HX9V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L110 scores vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony HX9V

 L110 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon L110

 HX9V L110 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony HX9V

 L110 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 provides 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L110 against the HX9V.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and HX9V is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older L110 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L110 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $328