Nikon L100 vs Nikon P80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L100 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled around the same time to the P80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L100 matches up versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 against the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and P80 is 79 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and P80.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.