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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon B600 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B600 was released 10 years after the L100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the B600 scores vs the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L100

 B600 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2009Newer by 122 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon B600

 L100 B600 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L100

 B600 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B600 versus Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the B600 compared to the L100.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B600 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the B600 and L100.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent B600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Nikon L100
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (500g)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography features
Nikon L100 Travel photography features
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (500g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (280 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Nikon L100
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L100
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $297 $399