Nikon L100 vs Nikon S30

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L100 vs Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the L100 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L100 was introduced 4 years prior to the S30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L100 scores versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon L100 vs Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 compared to the S30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S30 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and S30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The L100 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.