Clicky

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and L100 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The A900 was released 7 years later than the L100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A900 grades against the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon L100

 A900 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon A900

 L100 A900 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon L100

 A900 L100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 compared to the L100.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and L100 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and L100.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging info
Nikon L100 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon A900 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon L100
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $399