Nikon L810 vs Nikon P100

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 20 months later than the P100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the L810 grades vs the P100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 against the P100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and P100 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and P100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L810 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger L810 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.