Nikon S100 vs Pentax W80

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S100 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 2 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S100 grades versus the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features physical dimensions 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 Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 vs the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and W80.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.