Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8100

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S8100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX710 HS scores against the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the S8100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and S8100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and S8100.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.