Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110 Comparison

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Nikon L100

10 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L110

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the L100 and the L110, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Nikon. Nikon L100 was introduced to the market in February 2009 and Nikon L110 was launched in February 2010. There is 12 months difference between L100 and L110 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger L110, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-02-03

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

360g. 110 x 72 x 78 mm

Nikon L110 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-02-03

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)

28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

13.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

406g. 109 x 74 x 78 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix L100 Compare

Nikon L110 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L120. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L110
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L100

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Nikon Coolpix L110

Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
Weight	360 g vs 406 g	46 g lighter

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L110 over Nikon Coolpix L100

Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
LCD Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Max Continuous Shooting	fps vs 13.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Focal Length - Tele	420mm vs 420mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L110

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L100 has external dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07″) and weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) (including batteries). Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109 x 74 x 78 mm (4.29 x 2.91 x 3.07″) and weighs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L100 and the Nikon L110.

Comparison image of the Nikon L100 and the Nikon L110 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L100 and Nikon L110.

Comparison image of the Nikon L100 and the Nikon L110 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon L100 is 46g lighter than the Nikon L110 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L100 nor Nikon Coolpix L110 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L100 and Nikon L110's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110: Sensor Comparison

Nikon L100 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Nikon L110 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Below you can see the L100 and L110 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 Cameras

Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 features 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 15× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 420mm and have the same max aperture of f5.40 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L100

L110

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L110 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon L100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
420 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 13.0fps
420 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Nikon L100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L110 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
360g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
406g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Nikon L100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon L100 vs Nikon L110: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L100 and Nikon L110, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L100 and Nikon L110 scores compare:

Nikon L100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #405 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1125 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Nikon L110

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #294 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #954 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Nikon L110 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon L100. Otherwise, Nikon L110 is the better camera overall.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon L100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix L100	Nikon Coolpix L110
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Announced	2009-02-03	2010-02-03
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	3648 x 2736	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-420 mm (15×)	28-420 mm (15×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.4	F3.5-5.4
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	13.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	360g	406g
Dimensions	110 x 72 x 78mm	109 x 74 x 78mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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