Nikon P300 vs Nikon S8100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P300 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 9 months after the S8100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the P300 grades against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P300 and the S8100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and S8100.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent P300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.