Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S5100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7100 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was brought out 19 months after the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P7100 scores vs the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has got external 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 S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P7100 compared to the S5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and S5100 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and S5100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S5100 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.