Nikon L100 vs Sony W730

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L100 vs Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 4 years prior to the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the L100 scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with outside 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 Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L100 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 versus the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and W730 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and W730.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.