Nikon L110 vs Sony W730
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Released February 2010
- Succeeded the Nikon L100
- Successor is Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L110 versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L110 was released 3 years before the W730 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L110 grades versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony W730
L110 | W730 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon L110
W730 | L110 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony W730
L110 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L110 versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L110 and the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and W730 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and W730.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 13.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406g (0.90 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $138 |