Although Nikon L110 is not having much positive reviews,,,but at least it would be of japanese origin,,,,provided the battery is readily avalable AA recharge-ables,,specially in tourist centered hilly areas its a great advantage...,,Sony H series is no more bearing the tag of made in japan,,,,H-20 was the last in this regard,,,,still remember i was about to buy HX5 from singapore,,,only downside was china,,and it was their top of the line compact travel zoom ...h-55 is a cheaper variant,,,,,rest your options........