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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was revealed 2 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the N Facebook ready scores versus the S8100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Nikon S8100

 N Facebook ready S8100 
AnnouncedAugust 2013September 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 S8100 N Facebook ready 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon S8100

 N Facebook ready S8100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the N Facebook ready and the S8100.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and S8100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger N Facebook ready provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography advice
Nikon S8100 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
72
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $299