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Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L100 scores versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony S2100

 L100 S2100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon L100

 S2100 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony S2100

 L100 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 enjoys outer 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 Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 and the S2100.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S2100 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony S2100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $0