Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon S8100

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon S8100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 20 months prior to the S8100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS scores vs the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S8100 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and S8100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S8100 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.