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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon L100 and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 4 years before the L610 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L100 scores vs the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L610

 L100 L610 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon L100

 L610 L100 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L610

 L100 L610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L100 against the L610.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and L610 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and L610.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L610 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (120 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Nikon L610
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L610
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 120 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $150