Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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35 Features
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Updated by Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Here is a extended review of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L100 was announced 11 months prior to the Tough-3000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L100 matches up against the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| L100 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon L100
| Tough-3000 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus Tough-3000
| L100 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L100 and the Tough-3000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and Tough-3000 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and Tough-3000.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus Tough-3000 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
| Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 360g (0.79 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $0 |