Nikon L610 vs Nikon S100

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.