Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony WX70
L110 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon L110
WX70 | L110 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony WX70
L110 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |