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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 20 months after the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L810 grades against the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S8000

 L810 S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon L810

 S8000 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S8000

 L810 S8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 versus the S8000.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and S8000 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S8000.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L810 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L810 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $300