Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8000

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.