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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was released 3 years prior to the SZ-11 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L100 grades vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SZ-11

 L100 SZ-11 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon L100

 SZ-11 L100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SZ-11

 L100 SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 and the SZ-11.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and SZ-11 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-11
38
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $253