Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L810 and the Nikon Coolpix L100, 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 L810 was introduced in February 2012 and Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L810 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L810
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon L810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L810 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Nikon Coolpix L100
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 23 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 585 mm vs 420 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 26x vs 15x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Internal Storage 50 MB vs 44 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon L100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Nikon Coolpix L810 vs Nikon Coolpix L100
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.4
      Lighter 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) vs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L830
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon G12
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      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 L810 Nikon Coolpix L100
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
        Internal Storage50 MB44 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        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 L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L810 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      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 L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100 come with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots on Nikon Coolpix L810.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L810, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100. Nikon Coolpix L810 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L810 body has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27") and Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07"). Nikon Coolpix L810 weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

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      76 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100 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 L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix L100 and give them scores of 54 and 49 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 L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

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

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   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 L810

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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