Nikon P100 vs Nikon P80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the P80 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was announced 18 months later than the P80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the P100 grades against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P100 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 vs Nikon P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P100 versus the P80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and P80 is 68 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and P80.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent P100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.