Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon L100 versus Nikon S6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe L100 was unveiled 24 months before the S6100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the L100 scores vs the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon S6100
L100 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon L100
S6100 | L100 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon S6100
L100 | S6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 enjoys external 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) whilst the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L100 versus Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 and the S6100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S6100 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S6100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $195 |