Nikon L100 vs Nikon S6200

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L100 and Nikon S6200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 3 years earlier than the S6200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L100 scores vs the S6200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 features outside 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 S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 vs the S6200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S6200 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S6200.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.