Nikon L110 vs Sony W290

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L110 and Sony W290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out 12 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L110 scores versus the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 enjoys exterior measurements 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 W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L110 compared to the W290.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and W290 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and W290.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern L110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.