Nikon L100 vs Nikon S1000pj

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L100 and Nikon S1000pj, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 6 months earlier than the S1000pj which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L100 matches up versus the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 features physical measurements 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 S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 vs the S1000pj.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S1000pj is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S1000pj to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.