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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 24 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L110 grades versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony WX70

 L110 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L110

 WX70 L110 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony WX70

 L110 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has got outside measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L110 compared to the WX70.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and WX70 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WX70.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX70 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 All around 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 - 240 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $242