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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon L810

 L100 L810 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L100

 L810 L100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon L810

 L100 L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Nikon L100 and Nikon L810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Nikon L810 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon L810
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $280