Nikon P100 vs Nikon S8200

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P100 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P100 was released 13 months earlier than the S8200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the P100 matches up versus the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P100 compared to the S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and S8200 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and S8200.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.