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Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 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
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Replacement is Olympus E-420
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is very comparable but the L100 (1/2.3") and E-410 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The L100 was manufactured 20 months after the E-410 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L100 matches up vs the E-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus E-410

 L100 E-410 
RevealedFebruary 2009June 2007Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Nikon L100

 E-410 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus E-410

 L100 E-410 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 features outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus E-410 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 versus the E-410.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and E-410 is 79 and 77 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and E-410.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The L100 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The younger L100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-410 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Olympus E-410
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Olympus E-410 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-410 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-410 Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-410 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus E-410
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus E-410
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus E-410
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-03 2007-06-14
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 215 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 494
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 -