Canon S100 vs Nikon S8000

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S100 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S8000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was launched 19 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S100 grades against the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S100 against the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S8000 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger S100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.