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Nikon L100 vs Sony S930

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched very close to the S930 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L100 scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony S930

 L100 S930 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon L100

 S930 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony S930

 L100 S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L100 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 against the S930.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S930 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Sony S930
38
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix L100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
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") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $219