Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L100 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the L810 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L100 matches up vs the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L100 compared to the L810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and L810 is 79 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and L810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.