Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100
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![Nikon Coolpix B500 front Nikon Coolpix B500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B500/Nikon-B500-front.jpg)
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Overview
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.
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon L100
B500 | L100 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon B500
L100 | B500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon L100
B500 | L100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 size comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and L100 is 68 and 79 respectively.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541 gr (1.19 lb) | 360 gr (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | 600 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $399 |