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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 24 months earlier than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L110 matches up versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony WX50

 L110 WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon L110

 WX50 L110 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony WX50

 L110 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L110 versus the WX50.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and WX50 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and WX50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX50 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Sony WX50
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Sony WX50
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $250