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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon L100 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the P100 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was released 17 months prior to the P100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L100 grades versus the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon P100

 L100 P100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon L100

 P100 L100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon P100

 L100 P100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 enjoys physical 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 P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 vs the P100.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and P100 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and P100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Nikon P100 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Nikon P100 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (481 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
39
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (481 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon P100
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 481g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $400