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Nikon L110 vs Sony W690

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L110 vs Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L110 matches up vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony W690

 L110 W690 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon L110

 W690 L110 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony W690

 L110 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L110 versus the W690.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and W690 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and W690.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W690 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Sony W690
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $297