Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8000

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L100 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 16 months prior to the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L100 grades vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L100 against the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and S8000 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and S8000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.