Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L110

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L100 and the Nikon Coolpix L110, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix L110 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L110 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 13.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 13.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Nikon Coolpix L110.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L110
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs
      Lighter 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) vs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)
      Internal Storage 44 MB vs 43 MB

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L110

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L110 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L110
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L110
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)
        Internal Storage44 MB43 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L110
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.0 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L100 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix L110 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L110 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110 come with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L110. Nikon Coolpix L110 can shoot continuously up to 13.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07") and Nikon Coolpix L110 body has dimensions of 109 x 74 x 78 mm (4.29 x 2.91 x 3.07"). Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L110 weighs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      110 mm

      72 mm

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      109 mm

      74 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 13.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 13.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110 and give them scores of 49 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 13.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L110

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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