Reasons to choose Coolpix L16
Released in 2008, Coolpix L16 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L16
vs Nikon Coolpix S8100
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Coolpix L1628 mm²
Coolpix S8100- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The Coolpix S8100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L16MetricCoolpix S8100
7.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight180 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S8100 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L16 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S8100 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S8100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S8100
Released in 2010, Coolpix S8100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.