Clicky

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L100 and Nikon S8100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The L100 was launched 19 months earlier than the S8100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the L100 matches up versus the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon S8100

 L100 S8100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon L100

 S8100 L100 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Nikon S8100

 L100 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L100 and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the L100 vs the S8100.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S8100 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S8100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S8100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Nikon S8100
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix L100Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $299