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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L100 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L100 grades versus the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon P950

 L100 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon L100

 P950 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020February 2009Fresher by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon P950

 L100 P950 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L100 versus the P950.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and P950 is 79 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and P950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P950 to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography information
Nikon P950 Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
39
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Nikon P950 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,005g)
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 life - 290 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $797