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Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out within a month of the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L110 scores against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony S2100

 L110 S2100 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon L110

 S2100 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony S2100

 L110 S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L110 compared to the S2100.

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and S2100 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and S2100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Sony S2100
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $0