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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the L100 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The L100 was launched 5 years prior to the P7700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L100 matches up against the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon P7700

 L100 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon L100

 P7700 L100 
IntroducedMay 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon P7700

 L100 P7700 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L100 against the P7700.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and P7700 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and P7700.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon P7700 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Nikon P7700 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
75
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon P7700
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $499