Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 7 years later than the L100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the B500 matches up vs the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the B500 versus the L100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and L100 is 68 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and L100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer B500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.