Nikon B700 vs Nikon L100

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon B700 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was released 7 years later than the L100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the B700 grades vs the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B700 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the B700 compared to the L100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and L100 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and L100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent B700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.