Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon P100
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon L100
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon P100
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon L100 and Nikon P100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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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 |