Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S8100

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S8100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was brought out 3 years after the S8100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7800 matches up versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P7800 compared to the S8100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and S8100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S8100.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer P7800 should have a benefit in sensor technology.