Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S8000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S8000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was manufactured 21 months later than the S8000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P7100 scores against the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 compared to the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and S8000 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S8000 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern P7100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.