Nikon L100 vs Nikon S800c

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L100 vs Nikon S800c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 5 years before the S800c and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the L100 matches up vs the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 features physical 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 S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 vs Nikon S800c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 against the S800c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S800c is 79 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S800c.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.