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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 and Nikon S100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 12 months later than the S100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L610 scores against the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S100

 L610 S100 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon L610

 S100 L610 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kSharper screen (+360k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S100

 L610 S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L610 against the S100.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher L610 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Nikon S100
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography factors
Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (120 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Nikon S100 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (120 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S100
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-09 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 images 150 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $240