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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Refreshed by Nikon P1000
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L100 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and P900 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 7 years before the P900 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the L100 matches up against the P900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon P900

 L100 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L100

 P900 L100 
AnnouncedMarch 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon P900

 L100 P900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 versus Nikon P900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the L100 versus the P900.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and P900 is 79 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and P900.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P900 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P900 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery power (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
39
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Nikon P900
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
54
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 899 gr (1.98 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $600