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Nikon L110 vs Sony W230

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon L110 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 12 months after the W230 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L110 scores against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony W230

 L110 W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon L110

 W230 L110 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony W230

 L110 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L110 versus the W230.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and W230 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer L110 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Sony W230 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Sony W230
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Sony W230
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 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 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $180