Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S1000pj

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly close but the P7100 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observations

The P7100 was unveiled 2 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7100 scores versus the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S1000pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P7100 versus the S1000pj.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S1000pj is 82 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and S1000pj.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S1000pj will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer P7100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.