Nikon L100 vs Samsung GX-1L

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L100 versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the L100 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The L100 was launched 2 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the L100 scores against the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L100 versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the L100 versus the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and GX-1L is 79 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and GX-1L.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon L100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer L100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.