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Nikon L110 vs Sony W730

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(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
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony W730

 L110 W730 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon L110

 W730 L110 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony W730

 L110 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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