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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L110 matches up vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Sony WX80

 L110 WX80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon L110

 WX80 L110 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Sony WX80

 L110 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L110 and the WX80.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and WX80 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and WX80.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Sony WX80
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
34
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix L110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs
Battery type - 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $276