Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8000

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S100 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 15 months after the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 and Nikon S8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S100 vs the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S8000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.