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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 2 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AW110 scores against the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S8100

 AW110 S8100 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon AW110

 S8100 AW110 
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S8100

 AW110 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 compared to the S8100.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and S8100.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer AW110 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography factors
Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
67
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-05 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $299