Nikon L100 vs Nikon P950

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

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.

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

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.