Nikon L100 vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L100 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was released 6 years prior to the S9700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L100 grades against the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 provides 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) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Nikon L100 versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L100 against the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S9700 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind in sensor innovation.