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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon S8000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 15 months after the S8000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW100 grades vs the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon S8000

 AW100 S8000 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon AW100

 S8000 AW100 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S8000

 AW100 S8000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 versus the S8000.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S8000.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher AW100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
55
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $300