Nikon L810 vs Nikon P7100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The L810 was unveiled at a similar time to the P7100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L810 grades against the P7100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon P7100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L810 against the P7100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and P7100 is 74 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and P7100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L810 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon L810 will give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.