Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S100

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was manufactured 9 months before the S100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P7000 grades vs the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 and the S100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and S100 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and S100.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.