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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L100 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was launched 20 months earlier than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L100 matches up vs the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh G700SE

 L100 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon L100

 G700SE L100 
LaunchedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh G700SE

 L100 G700SE 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 versus Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 versus the G700SE.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and G700SE is 79 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh G700SE to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
38
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 ID 4 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $0