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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 7 months later than the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L810 matches up vs the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S9100

 L810 S9100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon L810

 S9100 L810 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S9100

 L810 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 features external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L810 and the S9100.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S9100 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
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quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $329